Our Mission

About Elite Entries

Supporting the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation and helping sick children across Western Canada

Our Purpose

Elite Entries 2026 is an officially licensed draw organized to support the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, a world-class pediatric health centre dedicated to providing exceptional care to sick and injured children from across Western Canada.

Every entry purchased directly supports critical programs that provide life-saving medical equipment, groundbreaking research, specialized training for healthcare professionals, and family-centered care that makes all the difference when a child is in hospital.

Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation

The Stollery Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals in Canada, treating more than 300,000 children each year from Alberta, Western and Northern Canada, and beyond. The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation raises funds to support the hospital's greatest needs.

Since its founding, the Foundation has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in state-of-the-art equipment, leading-edge research, specialized training, and enhanced programs that help the Stollery provide the best possible care to every child who needs it.

300,000+
Children Treated Annually
$500M+
Raised Since 2001
Western Canada
Serving Families Across

Foundation Programs

Comprehensive initiatives supporting pediatric healthcare excellence

Life-Saving Equipment

Funding for cutting-edge medical equipment and technology that helps doctors and nurses provide the best possible care for critically ill children.

Pediatric Research

Supporting groundbreaking research that advances our understanding of childhood diseases and develops new treatments and cures for the future.

Family Support Services

Programs that support families during the most difficult times, including accommodations, counseling, and resources to help them stay close to their children.

Training & Education

Specialized training programs for healthcare professionals ensuring the Stollery has the skilled experts needed to care for children with complex conditions.

Facility Enhancements

Creating healing environments designed specifically for children, making hospital stays less stressful and more comfortable for young patients and their families.

Child Life Programs

Therapeutic play, music therapy, and other child life programs that help children cope with illness, reduce anxiety, and maintain a sense of normalcy during treatment.

How Proceeds Are Used

Transparent allocation of draw proceeds

40%

Medical Equipment

Direct funding for life-saving equipment, diagnostic tools, and medical technology that helps doctors and nurses save young lives.

30%

Research Programs

Investment in pediatric research initiatives that advance treatments and develop cures for childhood diseases and conditions.

20%

Family Services

Funding for family support programs, accommodations, and resources that help families during their child's hospital stay.

10%

Operations

Administrative costs and operational expenses necessary to maintain our programs and ensure efficient service delivery.

Our Commitment to Transparency

We operate with complete openness and accountability to our supporters and the Alberta community.

Licensed Operation

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) License #731124. All activities comply with provincial gaming regulations.

Financial Reporting

Annual financial statements available to the public. Independent audits conducted by certified accountants.

Trusted Foundation

Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation is a registered charity with over 20 years of trusted service to Alberta families.

Regular Updates

Ongoing communication about fund usage, project progress, and organizational activities through multiple channels.

Community Impact

Measurable results from Stollery Foundation initiatives

300,000+ children treated annually

The Stollery Children's Hospital treats more than 300,000 children each year from Alberta, Western Canada, Northern Canada, and beyond.

World-class pediatric cardiac program

Home to one of the largest and most successful pediatric cardiac surgery programs in Canada, performing over 400 open-heart surgeries on children annually.

$500+ million invested in children's health

Since 2001, the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation has raised over $500 million to support the Stollery's greatest needs.

Serving families across Western Canada

The Stollery is the regional pediatric referral centre for Western and Northern Canada, providing specialized care not available elsewhere.

Leading pediatric research

Supporting world-class research at the Women and Children's Health Research Institute, advancing treatments and finding cures for childhood diseases.

Support Our Mission

Every entry purchased helps sick children at the Stollery

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