United Way Campaign 2022

The seasons are changing...are you ready for hygge evenings and weekends? Cozy island is filled with all the warm, comfortable things that bring hygge into your life - woolly socks, handknit mittens, warm tea and hot chocolate, candles, delicious non-perishable snacks and candies, good books, and more... 

Bring hygge things to the island

From Monday Oct 31 to Friday November 25, drop off new cozy things at one of the following locations (minimum value of $5-10). Be sure to include your name and email address!

Faculty of Science Dean's Office - Heather Clitheroe BI 540
Libraries & Cultural Resources - Ingrid Reiche TFDL 329D
President's Office, General Council - Holly Irwin A100
Faculty of Arts - Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot Dean's Office, 13th Floor Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Work - Aylin Arzola Salazar, MT 301 
Information Technologies - Cory Yost ICT 602A
UC International - Dorothy Kozak MT 501
Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning - Alysia Wright & Lorelei Anselmo TI 216
Faculty of Kinesiology - Shawna Trudel KNA 101B

Can't make it to the drop-off location? Email Heather Clitheroe to set up a time for pickup.

Buy tickets

After the 25th, the island closes and ticket sales will begin shortly afterward (you'll be notified by email). One ticket = one life. Lots of tickets = lots of lives. Players must have brought an item to the island to buy tickets. 

1 ticket for $5 (1 life)
10 tickets for $10 (10 lives)
50 tickets for $20 (50 lives)
200 tickets for $50 (200 lives)

Last people standing

In December (date TBA), we begin drawing names to eliminate players from the island. The last three survivors take a share of the prize pool.

3rd person standing receives 20% of the prize pool
2nd person standing receives 30% of the prize pool
1st person standing receives 50% of the prize pool

Items received so far (as of Nov 25):

• Calgary Heritage Roasting Company Coffee - Stampede Grounds beans (4x340g bags)
• Calgary Heritage Roasting Company Coffee - Rooted Grounds ground coffee (1x340g bag)
• Molecules of Coffee Chemistry glass mug
• Faculty of Science premium hoodie
• Urban Outfitters limited edition corgi ambient light
• Comfortable Kitchen Cookbook
• Sherpa throw 
• Handknit wool/alpaca shawl scarf - Woodland Retreat pattern
• Cozy plaid blanket
• Handmaid thrummed mittens (2 pairs)
• Book (fiction)
• Gourmet hot chocolate and gingerbread hearts 
• Books (3 pack) 
• Fuzzy holiday socks
• Comfy socks (3 pack)
• Spiced Apply Toddy 3-wick candle
• Comfy socks (2 pack)
• Pashmina throw
• Ugly Xmas Sweaters puzzle
• Oui 3-piece cotton muslin bowl covers
• Waterbridge premium chocolate biscuits
• Skillet Pancake kit
• Marshmallow hot chocolate set
• Lush bathbomb - Tisty Toasty Rosebuds
• Lush bathbomb - Butterball Cocoa butter
• Cast Iron Skillet Brownie Kit
• Christmas fleece blanket
• The Modern Gourmet Cocoa Variety Pack
• Book (fiction)
• Handmade tube mobius cowl 
• Melting chocolate snowperson (2 snowpeople)
• Candle and cocoa 
• Squishmallow
• Socks
• Plaid mugs (x2 mugs)
• Iris Tea - Berry Berry
• Handknit socks
• Belgian chocolates
• Candle and hot chocolate bomb

Current prize pool value: $1014

Isn't yeast the best? Wonders of Fermentation Island offers you the chance to restock your wine cellar and beer fridge with marvelous wine, beer, cider, spirits, cocktails...everything you could need to prepare for new year's celebrations. 

Bring a bottle to get to the island

From Monday Oct 31 to Friday November 25, drop wine, craft beer, ciders, or spirts (minimum value $20) at one of the following locations. Be sure to include your name and email address!

Faculty of Science Dean's Office - Heather Clitheroe BI 540
Libraries & Cultural Resources - Ingrid Reiche TFDL 329D
President's Office, General Council - Holly Irwin A100
Faculty of Arts - Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot Dean's Office, 13th Floor Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Work - Aylin Arzola Salazar, MT 301 
Information Technologies - Cory Yost ICT 602A
UC International - Dorothy Kozak MT 501
Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning - Alysia Wright & Lorelei Anselmo TI 216
Faculty of Kinesiology - Shawna Trudel KNA 101B

Can't make it to the drop-off location? Email Heather Clitheroe to set up a time for pickup.

Buy tickets 

After the 25th, the island closes and ticket sales will begin shortly afterward (you'll be notified by email). One ticket = one life. The more tickets you buy, the better your chances are of being the last survivor. Players must have brought an item to the island to buy tickets. 

1 ticket for $20 (1 life)
3 tickets for $40 (3 lives)
6 tickets for $60 (6 lives)

Last people standing 

In December (date TBA), we begin drawing names to eliminate players from the island. Last three survivors standing win a share of the prize pool:

3rd person standing receives 20% of the bottles
2nd person standing receives 30% of the bottles
1st person standing receives 50% of the bottles

Items received so far (as of Nov 25):

• 2018 Blue Mountain Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Reserve Cuvee
• 4 pack Atlas Brewery Phule's Gold Apple Cider 6.6%
• Tematico Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• Los Bocheros Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
• Maloof L'eau Epicee 2020 
• 4 pack Atlas Brewery Craft Beer Pack (pineapple rye IPA, red rye ale, saison, blond)
• Chateau Pique-Segue Bergerac 2019
• Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
• Masi CampoFiorin 2018
• Chapoutier Bila Haute 2019
• Bodacious Rose Wine
• Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2015
• Monetto Prosecco
• Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico
• Blandine LeBlanc France
• Parlous Gin Ear Claire Distillery
• Ancient hill 2018 Rose BC Okanagan VAlley
• Pimm's Gin-based aperitif
• Bistrologie by Jeff Carrel
• Kim Crawford Pinot Noir
• Tanqueray London Dry Gin
• Vina Real (Rosdo 2020)
• J. Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
• La Palma Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
• Chardonnay
• Chateau Ste. Michelle
• Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc
• Wooden Winery
• Amerarone
• Simple Life Chardonnay California 2019
• Sensi Prosecco 2020
• Blasted Church Syrah
• Tome Gore Cabernet Sauvignon
• Ned (Sauvignon blanc)
• Adega 2017 Merlot
• Black Sage (red) 2017
• Petites Grappes
• Jurio Montepulciano
• Belle Province
• De Chancery
• Baileys
• Zuccardi Q
• 2021 Gewurztraminer
• BEnjamin Bridge Piquette (2 4-packs)
• Vinecrafter Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 South Africa
• Villa Teresa Organic Prosecco
• Gabbiano Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
• Apothic Red 2020
• Meiser Kalk Riesling Trocken 2021
• Cloudberry gin 
• Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 2019 

Current pool value: $1251

Treasure Island is the most straightforward of them all, with a 50/50 benefitting the United Way.

Congratulations to Rachel L., who won the 50/50 and receives $440!