HALO Fundraiser & First Responders Appreciation Event
On August 1, 2024, hundreds of County of Newell residents gathered at the Brooks Centennial Regional Arena to fundraise for HALO Air Ambulance and to pay tribute to our community’s first responders. It was an incredible evening of camaraderie, food, music, entertainment, first responder vehicle demonstrations and tours, and a live vehicle extrication demo – including the HALO helicopter! Not only was it educational, seeing up close and personal what our first responders do, and how they work together when they are called to an emergency; it was also exciting to watch the helicopter land and take off with the “patient”, knowing that in a real-life scenario, that patient is on their way to health and safety.
Speeches were given, expressing gratitude to those who serve the community and sacrifice much to ensure their patients best possible outcomes, including our incredible volunteers. We also heard speeches from first responders sharing their desire and dedication to serving our community.
Fundraising dollars are being tallied as we speak! We want to thank the Brooks Hot Rod Association for having so many interesting and beautiful vehicles for the crowd to enjoy.
Thank you to our sponsors, who without their incredible donations of both funds, food, equipment, and more, this evening could not have happened.
Platinum Sponsor – Canadian Natural
Gold Sponsors – Allied Distributors (Brooks) LTD and the EID
Silver Sponsors – Armour Building Group, City of Brooks, and JBS Canada
Bronze Sponsors – Atlee Angus Ken Simpson, Grasslands Public Schools, Jenner Colony Farm Company, McDonald’s, New Country 105.7, no frills, Prairies Custom Collision LTD, Silver Sage Community Corral, South Country COOP, Timber Mart, Triple Rentals, and Water Pure & Simple
It is truly an honour to celebrate all of you – this community is incredible.
The County is honoured to have spent the evening with incredible people, their families, and everyone who came to support. Until next time…