By Alice McFarlane

Viterra and STARS team up for fundraiser

Sep 11, 2023 | 4:29 PM

Viterra Canada will continue its long-standing partnership with STARS to sponsor the non-profit’s 2024 fundraising calendar.

This is the ninth consecutive year Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar which is valued at more than $2 million.

Viterra Canada CEO Kyle Jeworski said he’s proud of its collaboration with STARS and the positive impact it’s had on patients and their families across Western Canada, including its employees and customers.

“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,” Jeworski said.

A Viterra staff member in Melfort, Sask. can attest to the important work of STARS. Daryl Johnson said he recently experienced the impact of STARS firsthand when his son Greg was involved in a farming incident.

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“I had just arrived to work the afternoon shift when I received a phone call that Greg was in an accident,” Daryl said. “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. Greg, his fiancée Taylor, and our entire family are forever thankful and grateful to have such an important service available in our province.”

After a surgery and a lengthy recovery time, Greg is back at work.

Since 1994, the annual STARS calendar campaign has raised millions of dollars in support of STARS and their mission to deliver critical care.

The calendars will be available until Dec. 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.

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