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Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Oost
Kelly Oost, Cards for Care volunteer and designer of card inserts. Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications When Kelly Oost discovered Cards for Care, she already knew the power that a handmade card can hold. Five years ago, Kelly stepped away from running two YouTube channels and selling handmade cards at markets. While she loved creating, she found herself wanting to focus on something different. “I was tired of the markets and wanted to do something to help and send some k
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Executive Spotlight: Elena Dansereau Guiding Cards for Care’s Expansion into Calgary
By Lyra Brown, VP Communications Growth is not just about numbers. It is about impact, intention and community. As Cards for Care expands beyond Edmonton and into Calgary’s healthcare community, we are proud to introduce Elena Dansereau as our Director of Calgary Operations. This next chapter marks an exciting milestone for Cards for Care, and Elena’s leadership reflects both thoughtful expansion and a deep commitment to the mental health and well-being of Albertans. Elena Da
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Feb 152 min read


Local Partnership Helps Cards for Care Grow Its Impact
December 15, 2025 Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications Community support often shows up in quiet, practical ways. For Cards for Care, that support has come through a partnership with Bulldog Self Storage, a locally owned Edmonton business that has helped the nonprofit expand its reach across the city. Bulldog Self Storage has been operating in Edmonton since 2000 and has a history of supporting local initiatives, including Cards for Care and the Edmonton Food Bank. When u
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Dec 15, 20252 min read


Cards for Care Brings Creativity and Community Together at Malmo Plains
Written by Lyra Brown Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 EDMONTON — On Friday night, the Malmo Plains Community League Hall filled with the sound...
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Oct 4, 20252 min read


Live Life Lightly: Carmen’s Volunteer Story
Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications October 1, 2025 For Carmen Pare Baird, cardmaking is more than a pastime — it is a way to spread...
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Oct 1, 20253 min read


💌 September News from Cards for Care Edmonton
Welcome back to the Cards for Care Edmonton blog! We’re so grateful to have you here. Together, we share a single mission: to bring...
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Sep 4, 20252 min read


Cards for Care Edmonton: August 2025 Newsletter
Hello Card-Writing Friends! What an incredible month it’s been for our Cards for Care community! Thanks to your dedication, we’ve...
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Sep 1, 20252 min read


Volunteer Spotlight: Pat
Crafting Community Through Cards Written by Lyra Brown July 26, 2025 When Pat Chmilar first reached out to Cards for Care, it wasn’t just...
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Jul 26, 20252 min read


Volunteer Highlights and New Partnerships
Welcome to the Cards for Care YEG community! Thank you for showing interest in our organization dedicated to brightening the days of...
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Jul 10, 20253 min read


Children First Canada Helps Cards for Care YEG Launch Our Official Website!
In May of 2024, our founder, Brendan McFatridge, was fortunate enough to receive funding and mentorship from the Canadian national...
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Apr 2, 20251 min read
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