Community Partnerships

 The Children's Ability Fund provides sponsorship to the following events:

Monday Morning Magic is a special event that gives hundreds of children with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy Familyland rides and a special program of entertainment and fun during Capital X without the usual crowds on the grounds at Northlands. The mascots are always a hit as the children love to see, greet, high five, and hug them. billy ability did a great job and was enjoyed by everyone!

Rodeo Magic is held as a pre-event to the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Competing cowboys donate a morning to spend with children with disabilities who enjoy a host of "rodeo" activities at Northlands. Each year, over 160 young Cowgirls and Cowboys (school children) attend the event along with championship competitors, rodeo queens, and other members of the rodeo community. There are numerous activities for the kids - a stagecoach ride, petting zoo, calf roping, barrel riding, face painting, butter making, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, and billy's bean bag toss game.

Rodeo of Smiles is a special day for children with disabilities held every year at the Leduc Black Gold Rodeo. billy ability is on hand to meet with the participants as they enjoy a variety of rodeo activities.

Wheelbasics Wheelchair Skills Camp is a camp hosted by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital for children with physical disabilities. This camp was designed to teach maneuvers and techniques to children ranging in age from 2 to 10.  Stations focus on improving skills, including dealing with mock obstacles, transferring in and out of a wheelchair, managing outdoor barriers and everyday activities such as grocery shopping or going to see a movie. Exercises are geared towards specific functions such as opening doors, dealing with uneven ground, and doing wheelies to get over curbs.