2022
"The High Hopes Challenge is an incredible experience. If you are chosen as a challenger, it is an honour and privilege. I will never forget this. Thank you KCCF for including me." Angelo Cultrera
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Katie Findlay |
Ben, 11 |
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Dean Smith |
Paul, 17 |
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Allison Hakomaki |
Jeza, 15 |
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Craig Dickie |
Kendal, 13 |
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James Wallace |
Evan, 15 |
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Sarah Gingrich |
Grace, 13 |
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Tom Cole |
Evan, 15 |
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Bob Young |
Lily, 17 |
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Shannon Warren |
Karlee, 15 |
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Jeff Fetterly |
Jada, 17 |
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Dania Philippetto |
Lauren, 15 |
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Angelo Cultrera |
Savannah, 13 |
2021
“What an amazing and touching event.” ~ Raj Singh
2021 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Ashley Allars | Matthew, 15 |
| Kent Cassell | Mikah, 16 |
| Graham Daniel | Isabella, 13 |
| Billy Friley | Arlo & Grace, 12 |
| Jason Jaskela | Nevaeh, 12 |
| Dustin Linke | Paxton, 15 |
| Raj Singh | Amanda, 16 |
| Jeff White | Joshua, 16 |
| Erica Young | Aman, 16 |
2020
“Saturday was great, I had a fantastic time! ~ Megan Rhine-Roszler
2020 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Greg Abtosway | Luca, 12 |
| Rick Breen | Laura, 16 |
| Michael Brown | Baylen, 14 |
| Brett Friesen | Hayden, 15 |
| Debra Gregor | Paxton, 14 |
| Chris Ollenberger | Alyzza, 16 |
| Megan Rhine-Roszler | Landyn, 13 |
| Debra Ross | Julia, 15 |
| Curtis Sim | Jack, 16 |
| Nicole Ziemann | Alainna, 15 |
2019
“These kids have a challenge that they must live with daily, no matter what the economic situation is in our city. Together, we can help make a difference." ~ Kevin Taylor
2019 Challenger and Kid Coaches
| Cindy Clark | Zoe, 14 |
| Cody Clayton | Hailey, 14 |
| Barry Ehlert | Tegan, 18 |
| Stephen Gillette | Oskar, 12 |
| Aimee Halfyard | Jocelyn, 14 |
| Matt Halliwell | Joshua, 17 |
| Thilo Kaufmann | Ilyssa, 17 |
| Shawn Kirwan | Lily, 14 |
| Dan Peet | Mason, 11 |
| Kevin Taylor | Riki, 16 |
| Tatiana Wagner | Madeline,17 |
2018
"Actually being here and experiencing it is like being brought into someone’s home. It's very heart-warming. I feel really very blessed to be here." ~ Brad Wright
2018 Challengers and Kid Coaches Bev Higham-Linehan
| Bev Higham-Linehan | Amanda, 13 |
| Brad Wright | Giselle, 12 |
| Brian Shewchuk | Ethan, 15 |
| Bryan Arthur | Kai, 13 |
| David Wong | Mohammed, 14 |
| Katherine Aker-Vincent | Amy, 13 |
| Neil Allen | Taiya, 12 |
| Neil Smith | Tal, 12 |
| Ryan Erickson | Lukus, 16 |
| Sally Carefoot | Jada, 13 |
| Scott Crockatt | Sloan, 11 |
| Stephana Cherak | Lauren, 14 |
| Tony Suberlak | Matthew, 12 |
2017
“It’s a great opportunity to participate and give back it’s a great cause. It’s a great concept." ~ Allan Klassen
2017 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Allan Klassen | Matt, 18 |
| Alisha Bhanji | Milan, 15 |
| Curtis Sim | Jack, 12 |
| Darrell Graham | Katie, 17 |
| Deanna Nappen | Cody, 12 |
| Debra Ross | Julia, 12 |
| Ed Huculak | Jaden, 17 |
| Fabrizio Carinelli | Maeve, 14 |
| George Androulidakis | Christopher, 12 |
| Karen Wiwchar | Andrea, 14 |
| Nathan Palin | Gavin, 16 |
| Shane Bosch | Cameron, 13 |
2016
"I was blown away by my kid coach Shane who showed me what true courage is." ~ Tony Dilawri
"How can something be this much fun and be so good for the soul? In 2016, I had the privilege of being a High Hopes Challenger. What a blast! Not only did I get to challenge myself (good thing I’m not scared of heights!), I was blown away by my kid coach Shane who showed me what true courage is. Shane’s determination was palpable; inspiring and motivating me that day and the days since the event. If you get a chance to be a Challenger, do it. You won’t regret it." ~ Tony Dilwari
2016 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Aleem Dhanani | Joshua, 13 |
| Gillian Lawrence | Sydney, 14 |
| Jeff Gaulin | Colette, 15 |
| Jim Campbell | Rafi, 14 |
| Nathan MacBey | Nolan, 17 |
| Rhonda Bashnick | Shampagne, 13 |
| Rick Breen | Laura, 12 |
| Rod Hayes | Kyle, 16 |
| Shane Fildes | Quinn, 12 |
| Shannon Lenstra | Julia, 14 |
| Tara McCool | Jorianna, 14 |
| Tony Dilawri | Shane, 15 |
2015
"If you’re looking to do something very meaningful in the community... then definitely be a High Hopes Challenger." ~ Iggy Domagalski
"Being a High Hopes Challenger truly allowed me to understand the importance of the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta and Camp Kindle; and what a huge effect this great organization has on kids with cancer and their families. If you’re looking to do something very meaningful in the community, and make a real impact then definitely be a High Hopes Challenger!" ~ Iggy Domagalski
2015 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Bob Yarish | Mitchell, 14 |
| Iggy Domagalski | Sean, 17 |
| Jan Gryckiewicz | Hayley, 15 |
| Joan Shilling & Sarah Koskie | Iris and Jade, 14 & 13 |
| Joe Binfet | David, 17 |
| Joe Lougheed | Madison, 16 |
| Kim Caputo | Ryane, 11 |
| Rod McCann | Justin, 13 |
| Shannon Warren | Jessie, 17 |
| Vicki Reid | Madison, 11 |
| Wanda Palmer | Ali, 16 |
2014
"My time working with my kid coach and the staff at Kids Cancer Care are memories that I shall cherish for a lifetime!" ~ Bruce Robertson
"In 2014 I was asked to participate in Kids Cancer High Hope Challenge. Being a Camp Kindle volunteer the year before with my wife, we knew the importance and how highly impactful the Foundation has had on the Calgary cancer community, as well as the numerous kids and volunteers it has touched.
The High Hopes Challenge gave me an opportunity to connect with a “kid coach” who had lived with this terrible disease. Together we worked as a team, facing the many fun challenges the staff at the foundation placed upon us at Camp Kindle! The High Hope Challenge also allowed me to reach out to my numerous business associates and peers to financially support this wonderful foundation. Raising money forKids Cancer Care was the easy part, the fun part was teaming up with my kid coach to challenge ourselves to some terrifying but exhilarating situations throughout the day at Camp Kindle.
During your life you create many memories; my time working with my kid coach and the staff at Kids Cancer Care are memories that I shall cherish for a lifetime!" ~ Bruce Robertson
2014 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Joanne Alexander | Sarah, 16 |
| Fred Desjarlais | Corban, 14 |
| Richard Dunn | Chris, 13 |
| Wendy Going | Inaara, 15 |
| Carmelle Hunka | Caitlyn, 13 |
| Lorne Motley | Violet, 14 |
| Rick Breen | Laura, 12 |
| John Osler | Daylin, 13 |
| Dave Rickett | Campbell, 15 |
| Bruce Robertson | Gray, 14 |
| Tammy Truman | Rachael, 16 |
2013
"Hopes Challenge is not just about raising much-needed funds for those battling childhood cancer. It is a life-altering experience, being paired with a kid coach, confronting the challenges these precious children face and the mountains of hope they must climb each day. My kid coach, Kayla, was a true warrior and survivor. She inspired me with her courage and zest for life, teaching me not to take anything for granted as we climbed our own mountains and struggled with the harsh reality of her beautiful Mom also fighting cancer. I will always be grateful for the journey we shared." ~ Carol Oxtoby
2013 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Adam Legge | Tierra, 15 |
| Carol Oxtoby | Kayla, 15 |
| Chris Brown | Harshini, 16 |
| Craig Spurn | Cody, 15 |
| Dave Hooge | Alison, 14 |
| Glen Eastwood | Michael, 17 |
| Paul Huizinga | Richard, 13 |
| Travis Porter | Kelly, 15 |
| Trudy Curran | Hayley, 14 |
| Val Fortney/Christine McIver | Victoria, 16 |
2012
"I've been involved with Kids Cancer Care for a number of years, so when Christine asked me to do this, it seemed like a good opportunity to really see the camp and interact with the kids and just be more engaged and more involved on a personal level.” ~ Gary Nissen
2012 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Chris Ollenberger | Johann, 12 |
| Gary Nissen | Gordon, 15 |
| Jill Belland | Kate, 14 |
| Jocelyn Flanagan | Chris, 12 |
| Jordan Giustini | Thomas, 13 |
| Kevin Gregor | McKenna, 17 |
| Lance Hurtubise | Tierra, 16 |
| Licia Corbella | Kylie, 14 |
| Mike Shaikh | Josie, 14 |
| Rob Colwell | Aurora, 14 |
2011
"Mallory inspired me to participate and to push myself beyond my own silly adult boundaries." ~ Crispin Arthur
"It was an honour and, more than that, a privilege to be asked to be a High Hopes Challenger. I teamed up with Mallory, my Kid Coach. Mallory is the definition of inspiration: she battled this awful disease and came out the other side victorious. Now a lively, energetic and tenacious young woman, I knew we would make a formidable team. At the High Hope Challenge, Mallory inspired me to participate and to push myself beyond my own silly adult boundaries. I made it to the top of the climbing wall... because of Mallory. I completed the ropes course... because of Mallory. And I wore a goofy costume and sang a funny camp song... because of Mallory. We do these things because our Kid Coaches, each of whom have faced true adversity in their young lives, inspire us to do them. And thank goodness for that!" ~ Crispin Arthur
2011 Challengers and Kid Coaches
| Al Block | Laura, 10 |
| Bill Darling | Rae, 14 |
| Crispin Arthur | Mallory, 15 |
| Damon Ockey | Joel, 12 |
| Frank Kaspar | Matthew, 11 |
| Guy Huntingford | Vivian, 14 |
| Lesley Conway | Samantha, 17 |
| Luke Simpson | Matthew, 10 |
| Paula Davies | Adam, 17 |
| Ted Stack | Savannah, 12 |