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Chestermere Professional Firefighters Association
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WE SAID WE’D DO IT.

You got us past $30,000, so we delivered.

Yorston got to spray FIVE of his least favourite firefighters, and judging by the smile on his face… he enjoyed that way too much. 😂

But we’re not done.

We’ve got just over 24 hours left on the roof, and the support from this community has been absolutely incredible.

So let’s keep it going.

Our next goal is $40,000.

And if you somehow get us to $50,000… we might have to come up with something really big. 👀

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, stopped by, sent messages, and helped carry this fundraiser farther than we ever expected.

Let’s see what we can do in the final 24 hours. 💙

👇 Donate here:
https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

Side by Side for Yorston. Down with the moustaches!

#SideBySideForYorston #CampoutForTheCause #ALS #ChestermereFire #FirefightersForALS taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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🔥 HEY! YOU! YEAH, YOU! 🔥

We’re spending **72 hours on the roof** and we need your help.

From October 14 to 17, members of Chestermere Fire Services will be camping on the roof of the Emergency Services building to raise $20,000 for the ALS Society of Alberta and to stand beside one of our own, Kimball Yorston, who is living with ALS.

And here’s the best part.

**You decide how comfortable we get up there.**

💰 $500: Sleeping bags
💰 $1,000: Cots
💰 $2,000: Chairs
💰 $3,000: Tent
🔥 $5,000: Fire pit
💙 $6,000: ALS blue glow sticks
☕ $7,500: Midnight s’mores and coffee
🧊 $15,000: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
🎯 $20,000: Yorston gets flown on the roof

Every donation moves us closer to the next milestone.

$10 helps.
$20 helps.
$50 helps.

It all adds up.

👇 **DONATE HERE:**
https://the-als-society-of-alberta.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/GKDP5PER?utm_source=qr

Can’t donate right now?

Share this Reel. Send it to a friend. Send it to another firefighter. Help us get this story in front of as many people as possible.

We spend our careers showing up for others.

This time, we’re showing up for one of our own.

And we’d love to have our community standing beside us.

💙 **Side by Side for Yorston.**

📅 October 14 to 17
⏱️ 72 hours
🎯 $20,000 goal
📍 Chestermere Fire Hall

Let’s see how far we can take this.

#SideBySideForYorston #CampoutForTheCause #ALS #alsawareness taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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24 days ago

Please excuse our dog. He misunderstood the assignment.

Anyway… check your smoke alarms. Sparky’s apparently done asking nicely.

#sparkyunhinged #firesafety taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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Another one taking the plunge for ALS! 🧊

IAFF Alberta Secretary-Treasurer @colechapelsky has accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by Eric Lowe, President of IAFF Local 2461 @strathconafirefighters .

The challenge continues to bring Fire Fighters together in support of our Brother Kimball Yorston, President of the @chestermerefirefighters who is living with ALS.

With the campaign now working toward a new $50,000 fundraising goal, Cole is keeping the challenge going and nominating:

🧊 Keith McLaughlin – New West Public Affairs @newwestpa

🧊 Joey Baker – IAFF Financial Corporation @joeybaker222

You’re up! Take the challenge, donate to ALS and pass it along!

🧊 Support the fundraiser:
https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

Side by Side for Yorston. @sidebysideforyorston

#SideBySideForYorston #ALSIceBucketChallenge #IAFFAlberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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Challenge accepted! 🧊

IAFF Alberta President Elliott Davis has accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by Brother Kimball Yorston, President of the @chestermerefirefighters

Kimball is facing an ALS diagnosis with incredible strength and determination, and Fire Fighters across Alberta and beyond are standing alongside him and his family.

The support for Kimball has been tremendous, with the campaign now working toward a new $50,000 fundraising goal in support of the ALS Society of Alberta and the fight to find a cure.

Elliott is keeping the challenge going by nominating:
🧊 Hon. Joseph Schow – Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

🧊 Hon. Mike Ellis – Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services

🧊 Drayton Bussiere – President, Alberta Fire Chiefs Association @abfirechiefs

Take the challenge, make a donation and nominate three more people to keep it going!

Support the fundraiser: https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

Side by Side for Yorston @sidebysideforyorston

#SideBySideForYorston #ALSIceBucketChallenge #IAFFAlberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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I’ve accepted an ice bucket challennge from IAFF L2494 Don Clark's nomination to help raise funds for ALS research to find a cure.

Brother Kimball Yorston, the President of the Chestermere Professional Firefighters Association, is fighting this terrible disease like a champion.

I’ve nominated IAFF L4778 Airdrie Mike Sowerby, IAFF L5277 Fort Saskatchewan Jeremy Dewald to continue the challenge and raise some money.

Here is the link to the fundraiser. Thanks for your donation and stay safe.

https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

@chestermerefirefighters @airdriefire4778 @fortsasklocal5277 @alsalberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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THEY REALLY THOUGHT THEIR MOUSTACHES WERE SAFE. 🪒

They were not.

You got us to $40,000 for ALS, so the moustaches had to go.

Three beautiful moustaches. Gone.

Worth it. 💙

We’re now sitting at nearly $45,000 raised for the ALS Society of Alberta, and our donation page will stay open for a few more days.

So now the question is…

What happens if you somehow get us to $50,000? 👀

We may have to go even bigger.

Much bigger.

No promises yet… but let’s just say a few people around Chestermere might be nervous. 😂

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, showed up, supported the crew, and helped make this fundraiser bigger than we ever expected.

👇 Donate here:
https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

Side by Side for Yorston. 💙

#SideBySideForYorston #CampoutForTheCause #ALS #ALSSocietyOfAlberta #FirefightersForALS taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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I’ve accepted an ice bucket challennge from IAFF DVP Mike Carter’s nomination to help raise funds for ALS research to find a cure.

Brother Kimball Yorston, the President of the Chestermere Professional Firefighters Association, is fighting this terrible disease like a champion.

I’ve nominated IAFF L1763 Delta President Mike McMillan, IAFF L1217 Surrey President Mike Vincent and IAFF L162 friend Neil McMillan to continue the challenge and raise some money.

Here is the link to the fundraiser. Thanks for your donation and stay safe.

https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/ taken in City of North Delta, by @chestermerefirefighters

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THE CHIEFS ARE GETTING SCARED. 😳

We are getting very close to $40,000 and suddenly these three are starting to think maybe we’ve raised enough money.

Nice try.

If we hit $40,000, Chief Zebedee, Platoon Chief Paquette, and Platoon Chief Fournie are shaving the moustaches.

They are not excited about it.

We are.

If you’ve been waiting to donate, this is your moment.

👇 Donate here:
https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

Let’s finish this. 💙

Side by Side for Yorston.

#SideBySideForYorston #CampoutForTheCause #ALS #ChestermereFire taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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🚒❤️ CAMPOUT FOR A CAUSE | Fighting ALS Together

Today, I had the privilege of photographing some of the incredible members of the Chestermere Fire Department, who are taking their commitment to community to new heights… quite literally!

After one of their own was diagnosed with ALS, these firefighters have rallied together for Campout for a Cause, camping out on the roof of their fire station to raise funds and awareness for the ALS Society of Alberta.

Their goal? $40,000! ❤️

And as if camping on a rooftop wasn’t enough, some of these firefighters have even promised to part ways with their beloved moustaches if they reach their fundraising goal! 🥸✂️

This is what community is all about. Showing up for one another, standing together through difficult times, and turning something heartbreaking into an opportunity to make a difference.

These firefighters spend their days showing up for our community. Now it’s our turn to show up for them.

Whether it’s a donation, a share, or simply helping spread the word, every little bit brings them closer to their goal.

❤️ Let’s help them reach $40K and shave those ’staches!

@chestermerefirefighters

#ChestermereFireDepartment #FightALS #ALSSocietyOfAlberta #ALSAwareness #ChestermereCommunityStrong taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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OK… NEW GOAL: $40,000. 👀

You absolutely blew past $30,000, so we figured we had to raise the stakes.

If we hit $40,000, Fire Chief Zebedee, Platoon Chief Paquette, and Platoon Chief Fournie have all agreed to shave off their glorious moustaches.

They are not happy about it. 😂

We are.

There are just over 40 HOURS LEFT in our rooftop campout.

The support so far has been unbelievable. Now let’s see if we can finish this with $40,000 for ALS and three freshly shaved upper lips.

Stay tuned tomorrow for your $30,000 prize.

Every donation gets us closer. 💙

👇 Donate here:
https://www.alsab.ca/event/campout/

SAVE THE STACHES? Not a chance. 😂

Side by Side for Yorston.

#SideBySideForYorston #CampoutForTheCause #ALS #ChestermereFire taken in Chestermere, Alberta by @chestermerefirefighters

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You're Invited!

After spending 72 hours on the roof in support of the ALS Society of Alberta, members of Chestermere Fire Services will be coming down and celebrating with the community.

Join us for a public barbecue on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 AM at the Chestermere Emergency Services Building.

Stop by to meet the crew, show your support, learn more about Campout for a Cause, and help raise awareness for those living with ALS and their families.

Bring the family, grab a snack, and help us celebrate the power of community coming together for an important cause. 💜

📅 Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Chestermere Fire Hall

Can't make the barbecue? You can still support the cause by making a donation and helping raise awareness for ALS.

🔗 Donate here: thecityofchestermere.ca/campout-for-a-cause by @chestermerefirefighters

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