The Calgary Stampeders have donated 1,200 tickets for their upcoming game against the Toronto Argonauts to those affected by the recent wildfires in Jasper, Alta.
“The entire Stampeders organization stands with the people of Jasper in these unimaginably difficult times,” said team president Jay McNeil in a statement. “We are deeply saddened by the events in that picturesque part of the province and offer our support as the process of rebuilding gets under way.”
The Calgary Flames Foundation has made a $40,000 donation to the Jasper and Alberta fire relief efforts through the Canadian Red Cross on behalf of the Calgary Stampeders and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC).
Fans in attendance on Sunday will be able to donate to the Canadian Red Cross by scanning a QR code that will be displayed on the scoreboard during the game.
Wildfires started approaching Jasper on July 22, leading to the evacuation of approximately 25,000 people. Over 350 structures within the town have reportedly been destroyed, representing almost a third of the total facilities.
The Calgary Stampeders (3-4) will host the Toronto Argonauts (4-3) on Sunday, Aug. 4 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT.
