What is AFQOL?
AFQOL (or Artist for Quality of Life) is a volunteer driven non-profit group that raises funds annually for AIDS Calgary Awareness Association in memory of Donnie Peters. Past AFQOL fundraising events include: Endless Summer, Days of Disco, Women in Rock & Roll and the well known AFQOL Cut a Thon.
AFQOL fundraising supports AIDS Calgary’s nutrition programs (such as our Friday Lunch program) as well as other quality of life initiatives for our clients.
Who is AFQOL?
AFQOL is lead by Linda Eckess, Volunteer Team Leader and Event Organizer. Linda works tirelessly to build each fundraiser, create community partners, source donations, work with venues and sponsors and above all advocate for AIDS Calgary any chance she gets.
The AFQOL Executive Committee consists of several volunteers that dedicate many hours to the success of their fundraising events.
Why do they do it?
The majority of AFQOL volunteers have a connection to Donnie in one way or another but above all, they care about HIV/AIDS in our community and they want to help make lives better for everyone that is affected by this disease.
Ken Scobel has been an AFQOL volunteer for five years and he does a great job capturing the AFQOL volunteer experience. “My involvement is about giving back to the community! It’s not about you, it’s about other people…My heart is with the community still, after all these years. To me, being a part of the community is being part of a family”.
Donnie Peters always said: “one person can make a difference!” The team at AFQOL has definitely made a difference at AIDS Calgary these past six years. We are very grateful to have such a dedicated group of volunteers working to raise funds and create awareness.
To date, AFQOL has raised over $40,000 for AIDS Calgary ~ Thank you for your ongoing support!
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