Meaningful Fundraising & Events

Allyson has been in involved in fundraising, event planning and hospitality for over twenty years. For the past ten years she worked for Make-A-Wish Canada, Saskatchewan Region. Her role was Chapter Director for the last 3 years years and Regional Manager prior to that. She excelled in her leadership role managing teammates and helping raise millions of dollars. Allyson was the first employee hired in Saskatchewan and filled all the roles for her first four years with Make-A-Wish.

 

Previous to that, Allyson spent six years as the Marketing and Event Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince Albert, Melfort, and North Battleford. Allyson made many important contacts in the business community during her time at Big Brothers Big Sisters and continues to maintain many of those relationships. A highlight of that period of her career that she is especially proud of was receiving a star blanket from SIGA for her work with Indigenous youth.

 

During her time in Prince Albert Allyson also worked part time as an instructor in the Food and Beverage Service program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Prior to that Allyson held several positions in the hospitality industry including the restaurant and lounge manager at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Throughout this time Allyson also assisted her aunt's decor company at wedding and events including the 2014 SJHL Hall of Fame Awards.

 

Allyson graduated with a diploma in Rooms and Marketing Management from Red Deer College in the Hospitality and Tourism Program, now Red Deer Polytechnic. Allyson has completed many other courses in her field including certificates in NonProfit Management, International Studies in Wedding and Event Planning, and International Event Decor Professional Course. She even completed the Leadership Certificate from Disney Institute! Allyson is currently nearing completion of the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Program.

 

Philanthropy and volunteerism have always been an important part of Allyson's life. She has been especially proud of the work she has done with young people. In Prince Albert she was a Big for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. She also worked with children with Saskatchewan's Mental Health. This is about the same time she became a member of the Prince Albert Optimist Club. She was a distinguished president of the Prince Albert Club (2012) and went on to become a member of the Region Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan and Northern Wyoming leadership team. She also was two time recipient of the Optimist Builder of Excellence and Optimist of the Year.

 

She also raised money for Make-A-Wish as part of the Women for Wishes campaign. She raised over $10,000 for two consecutive years. Allyson is also especially proud of being a past board member of the The Family Fertility Fund of Saskatchewan.

 

In her spare time Allyson enjoys travelling with her husband. She also loves cheering on her nieces and nephews at their sporting events and spending time with family and friends.