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Fundraising Events

Upcoming Fundraising Events

WEIF's Board Member, Volunteers and Supporters will be participating at these following events throughout 2011.

  • Currently none

PLEASE SUPPORT US GENEROUSLY.

Past Fundraising Events

Yes We Can! 5K Run or Walk - May 2011

Yes We Can! 5K Fun Run or Walk is an annual Women's Empowerment International Foundation (WEIF) event held on a Sunday, May 8, 2011. The event drew hundreds of dedicated walkers who came out to walk the Walk to fight poverty. Our goal for 2011 is to raise more than $70,000!

Click here to visit the Yes We Can! website.

Women Empowering Women through Fashion, Beauty and Wellness - October 2010

WEIF organized a very successful event that included a fashion show, tarot and palm reading, port tasting, food treats and wine.

The event was sponsored by: Ackroyd Barristers & Solicitors, Aman Building Corporation, Black Fork Ventures Ltd., Hunter Concrete, Mayfield Toyota, Prime Staffing Services and Rileys Consulting Ltd.

Melissa's Road Race 2010 (Banff, Alberta) - September 25, 2010
Intact Canadian Derby Marathon - August 22, 2010
Okanagan Marathon In Kelowna - October 11, 2009
Edmonton ING Marathon - August 16th , 2009
Vancouver International Marathon - May 3, 2009
Mayor's Recreation for Life Walk/Run - May 2, 2009

Yes We Can Make a Difference - August 2008

In August 2008, WEIF organized a 5km Fun Run and Walk Fundraiser at the Laurier Park.

WEIF's Gala Fundraiser - November 2007

WEIF's representatives from Pakistan Dr. Moladad Shafa and Dr. Mir Afzal Tajik thanked the many donors for supporting WEIF's projects in their country. The evening was fun filled and very successful. Alberta's Premier, RT Hon. Ed Stelmach and Mrs. Stelmach were Guests of Honor at this function. (Click here to watch the Premier and Mrs. Stelmach being welcomed by WEIF's Executive)

Woody RV Red Deer Mararthon - May 2007

The theme was "21 kids - 21 kilometers" Run to make a difference

Valentine's Gala Event - February 2007

In February 2007, WEIF's Board and volunteers organized a Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance at the Maharaja Banquet Hall.

Great Human Race - May 2006

WEIF's Board of Directors would like to thank the many volunteers who participated in the Great Human Race organized by United Way Edmonton. This was WEIF's inaugural fundraising project and was a successful event.