Viterra Canada Inc. (Viterra) announced that it is continuing it’s long-standing partnership with STARS to sponsor the 2024 edition of the non-profit’s fundraising calendar. This is the ninth consecutive year that Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar, representing a cumulative value of more than $2 million in sponsorship to support of STARS fundraising efforts.
“At Viterra, we’re very proud of our partnership with STARS and the positive impact it’s had on patients and their families across Western Canada, including our employees and customers,” said Kyle Jeworski, CEO for Viterra Canada. “In addition to our annual corporate support, we also make the calendars available for purchase across our asset network and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Viterra team for its ongoing commitment to selling calendars that share the important stories of STARS’ patients.”
Daryl Johnson, a Facility Assistant at the Viterra facility in Melfort, SK, recently experienced the impact of STARS firsthand when his son Greg was involved in a farming incident.
“I had just arrived to work the afternoon shift when I received a phone call that Greg was in an accident,” said Johnson. “STARS was able to land right at the farm, saving valuable time and providing critical medical care to Greg on the way to the hospital. After a surgery and a lengthy recovery time, Greg is back at work. Greg, his fiancée Taylor, and our entire family are forever thankful and grateful to have such an important service available in our province.”
The annual STARS calendar campaign is one of the longest-standing fundraisers for STARS. Since the first edition in 1994, the calendar has raised millions of dollars in support of STARS and their mission to deliver critical care, anywhere.
“STARS is so grateful for our allies at Viterra and their continued support of our calendar campaign,” said Andrea Robertson, president and CEO, STARS. “Their steadfast partnership enables us to share the STARS story and raise the funds needed to continue delivering critical care to our patients, no matter where they are in Western Canada.”
The calendars will be available until December 1 at most Viterra locations, as well as online at starscalendar.ca. Those interested in purchasing a calendar or donating to STARS can contact their local Viterra facility for more information.
