The Camrose Police Service handed over a cheque for $10,856.65 to Make-A-Wish Canada on July 8, 2026, the result of the community’s generosity during the first Camrose Responder BBQ in May.
The money was raised at the inaugural event on May 30, held in the Safeway parking lot at #200 6800 48 Avenue. Members of the Camrose Police Service were joined by the Camrose Fire Department and Camrose Medical Emergency Services to cook and serve food from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, with proceeds supporting Make-A-Wish.
The donation will help grant wishes for children in the Camrose area who are facing critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish Canada operates through its Northern Alberta & NWT region, which is based in Edmonton. Across the country, the charity granted 1,835 wishes in 2025 and has granted more than 40,000 since 1983.
Make-A-Wish Canada has found that a wish can be powerful medicine. A 2022 study by the organization showed that 95 percent of wish parents surveyed said their child’s wish improved their family’s well-being.
The three first responder groups came together for this new community fundraiser, proving that a simple barbecue can make a real difference for local families.
