The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) and STARS have announced the date of their annual fundraising event.
The STARS and Spurs Gala will be held Saturday, January 23 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary. It will feature Canadian Country Music Awards rising star, producer of the year and songwriter of the year nominee, Jason Blaine.
鈥淔or 22 years PSAC has been hosting, and the oil and gas community has been giving to, this great event,鈥� said Mark Salkeld, president and CEO, PSAC.
鈥淲e know the generosity of our industry and of Calgarians is always there, even in rough economic times like these, so that STARS鈥� life-saving services are there when they are needed.鈥�
To date, over $11 million dollars has been raised for STARS air ambulance through the PSAC and STARS event.
This year marks the 22nd anniversary for the STARS and Spurs gala. It will include entertainment by Jason Blaine, a massive silent auction, as well as a one-of-a-kind industry live auction featuring oilfield service packages.
鈥淥ver the past 22 years, the relationship between STARS and PSAC demonstrates that when friends help friends, extraordinary things happen,鈥� said Andrea Robertson, president and CEO at STARS.
鈥淲e have much to celebrate as we look back on this partnership built on passion, purpose and commitment to excellence.鈥�
鈥淧SAC and our members are extremely proud of our relationship with STARS. It鈥檚 an honour to be able to lend a hand in raising funds to support their team,鈥� adds Salkeld. 鈥淲hen our people are working out in the field and working remotely, it鈥檚 comforting to know that STARS can be there if it鈥檚 needed.鈥�
鈥淥ur industry is committed to supporting and contributing to healthy, safe and vibrant communities where we operate, and STARS is a critical organization to helping us achieve the goal of giving back and securing the safety of workers and residents across western Canada.鈥�
Sponsorships and tickets for the Gala are on sale now at www.starsandspursgala.ca.
