Dust off your brooms and slider shoes and help celebrate Carman’s 32nd annual Curl for Cancer funspiel and banquet on Nov. 8.
Taking place at the Carman Golf and Curling Club, Curl for Cancer has raised more than $1 million over the past three decades for CancerCare Manitoba, South Central Cancer Resource and Carman Palliative Care. This year, organizers hope to add another $60,000 to that total.
“Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way, whether it’s personally or through a family member or friend — no one is immune to its impacts,” said chair Brady McGillivary. “Curl for Cancer has been a staple community event for a very long time, and we are proud to be able to continue to offer it.”
The Carman Curl for Cancer event was started by a local family who wanted to raise funds for their daughter’s cancer treatment. Since then, it has made a lasting impression on the lives of many.
Registration is now open for the curling funspiel. Up to 20 teams of four are invited to take part in the family-friendly, all-skill-level event. Each team will play three games throughout the day for a registration fee of $200 per team.
Throughout the day, curlers can enjoy trivia in the clubhouse, browse the rainbow auction, and start their bidding online for one of the many exciting items up for grabs.
As in previous years, the auction will be hosted in two parts: most items will be available online, while a select few will be exclusive to the banquet. McGillivary said auction items will be posted by the end of October, with plenty to look forward to. Past events have featured high-value prizes such as a private in-home catered dinner, excavation services and free propane. Updates will be shared on Curl for Cancer’s Facebook and Instagram pages once available.
Games will begin between 8 and 9 a.m. and wrap up by 3 p.m., ahead of the evening banquet.
“The more, the merrier,” McGillivary said. “This is an event that brings the community together, and the more people we can squeeze in, the more money we can raise.”
Doors open at 5 p.m. for the banquet, giving guests time to mingle, enjoy cocktail hour and take part in the rainbow auction. Dinner will be served around 6 p.m., followed by speeches from an honorary guest, live music and a live auction.
Banquet tickets cost $100 per person for those not curling. Teams registered for the funspiel can attend the banquet for $25 less, or $500 total for a day of curling and four banquet tickets.
Team spots and banquet tickets are going fast, and McGillivary encourages everyone to contact carmancurlforcancer@gmail.com or 204-745-0252 to secure their place at this year’s Curl for Cancer celebration.
“It’s a great way to spend time with friends and raise money for a good cause,” he added.
