Getting to know the Rainbow Society of Alberta

Rainbow Society of Alberta continues to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening illness

Sometimes, life deals you a poor hand. Many children and families across Strathcona County deal with life-threatening or chronic illness and struggle to cope. If you’ve ever known a child or family or family who has had to deal with weekly doctor visits, medical quarantines, or chemotherapy, you know how difficult life can become.

The Rainbow Society of Alberta grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illness, so that they can experience being a normal kid, despite living in a world full of nurses, doctors, needles, pills and medical tubes.

Local sports radio station, TSN 1260, recently auctioned off their “Big Board” to benefit the Rainbow Society of Alberta. Sherwood Ford surprised the station with an even bigger board and matched the auction total from the Big Board, totaling $600.

Sherwood Ford teams up with the Rainbow Society of Alberta

Who does the Rainbow Society of Alberta benefit?

The Rainbow Society of Alberta benefits kids right here in our community who have been diagnosed with either a life-threatening or a severe chronic illness. Many are referred to the organization by family members, teachers, friends, or neighbors.

During its 30 year existence, over 1,000 children have been granted wishes by the Rainbow Society of Alberta.

What kinds of wishes does the Rainbow Society of Alberta grant for kids?

The Rainbow Society of Alberta grants a host of different wishes for kids in area. Some of the most popular wishes include Disney trips, sports-themed events, airplane rides, and much more — it’s really up to the individual child!

Other wishes granted have included meeting the Prime Minister of Canada and getting a real suit of armor! Over 160 communities in the area have had a wish participant.

We’d strongly encourage you to visit www.rainbowsociety.ab.ca to find out how to Refer a Child, Give, or Get Involved yourself!