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STARS Signature Events

Every year, STARS organizes a series of signature fundraising events across Western Canada that bring together community leaders, industry partners, and dedicated supporters — all united by a shared goal: to help STARS continue providing life-saving critical care, anywhere. More than just fundraisers these events are powerful celebrations of community spirit, resilience, and generosity. Each event offers a unique opportunity to experience the STARS mission in action and make a lasting impact.

Guests of A Night with STARS Gala enjoy dinner during a 2024 event held at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, an event held in Winnipeg every year at a unique location.
STARS Rescue Field of STARS A Night with STARS Critical Care on the Air

STARS Rescue

During a STARS Rescue event, community members will trade their business attire for flight suits and board a STARS helicopter. Their mission? Reach their fundraising goal by the end of the day to support STARS’ life-saving work. Dropped off at a remote location with only their smartphones, they’ll tackle challenges, rally support, and raise awareness to secure their “rescue” back.

With the incredible efforts of our participants, STARS Rescue events have raised more than $14 million to help us provide critical care, anywhere.

STARS endeavours to ensure our events are inclusive and accessible to all. We accommodate the accessibility requests of our rescue participants each year.

STARS Rescue on the Prairie 2024 participants pose together in front of a STARS air ambulance helicopter, flanked by STARS operations staff. The photo was taken the morning of the event on the apron just outside of the STARS hangar.
STARS operations staff pose with the participants for the 2025 STARS Rescue on the River, Alberta edition. From left to right, STARS Clinical Operations Manager Angela Mazzolini, Participant Lorne Gould, STARS Medical Director Dr. Eddie Chang, Participant Tony Bagga, STARS flight paramedic Justin Mazzolini, Participant Brandon Spiller, Participant Jeff Granberg, STARS flight nurse Deb Bowers, Participant Mark Berg and Participant Christy Elliott. The group stands in front of a STARS H145 air ambulance.

STARS Rescue Alberta

This year’s Rescue event in Alberta — Rescue in the North 2026 — is coming to Grande Prairie on October 1!

With generous community support, last year’s event raised more than $700,000!

Interested in participating in 2026? Email klalonde@​stars.​ca!

STARS operations staff pose with the participants for the 2025 STARS Rescue on the River, Alberta edition. From left to right, STARS Clinical Operations Manager Angela Mazzolini, Participant Lorne Gould, STARS Medical Director Dr. Eddie Chang, Participant Tony Bagga, STARS flight paramedic Justin Mazzolini, Participant Brandon Spiller, Participant Jeff Granberg, STARS flight nurse Deb Bowers, Participant Mark Berg and Participant Christy Elliott. The group stands in front of a STARS H145 air ambulance.

STARS Rescue Saskatchewan

This year’s Rescue event in Saskatchewan — Rescue on the Prairie 2026 — is coming to Regina on September 17!

With generous community support, last year’s event raised $417,000!

Interested in participating in 2026? Email rmontgomery@​stars.​ca

STARS operations staff pose with the participants for the 2025 STARS Rescue on the River, Alberta edition. From left to right, STARS Clinical Operations Manager Angela Mazzolini, Participant Lorne Gould, STARS Medical Director Dr. Eddie Chang, Participant Tony Bagga, STARS flight paramedic Justin Mazzolini, Participant Brandon Spiller, Participant Jeff Granberg, STARS flight nurse Deb Bowers, Participant Mark Berg and Participant Christy Elliott. The group stands in front of a STARS H145 air ambulance.

STARS Rescue Manitoba

The last Rescue event in Manitoba — Rescue on the River 2025 — was another success!

With generous community support, the event raised more than $300,000!

Interested in participating in the future? Email tmowdy@​stars.​ca

Scenes from past STARS Rescue events

Participants of a past STARS Rescue event walk out to the STARS helicopter that flies them to a secret location for a day of challenges and fundraising.
Participants of STARS Rescue on the River help land the STARS H145 helicopter during the event. All participants are in full safety gear including high visibility vests and helmets, while being assisted by a STARS operations team member.
STARS Rescue in the Rockies participant Carolyn Martin smiles while walking away from the STARS H145 helicopter after arriving at the event location.
STARS Rescue on the River Manitoba 2024 participant Jesse Hamonic poses alongside STARS flight nurse Jennifer Fosty, both wearing sunglasses in front of the STARS H145 air ambulance.
STARS Rescue on the River Manitoba 2024 walk alongside STARS operations and air medical staff en route to the medical challenge on event day.
STARS Rescue on the River Manitoba 2024 participate in the medical challenge under the supervision of STARS flight paramedic Troy Pauls. The participant at left holds up a training (false) blood IV bag.
Participants and STARS staff work together in a medical challenge simulation at a past STARS Rescue event.
A Rescue on the Prairie participant participates in a medical challenge at a past Rescue event with the assistance of STARS medical crew.
A sign has the primary sponsors for Rescue on the River in Manitoba at a recently completed event. The sign showcases the sponsors that helped make Rescue on the River a success. It stands on a tripod in a STARS locker room.

Sponsorship STARS Rescue

Sponsoring STARS Rescue is a meaningful way to align your organization with a life-saving mission and demonstrate your commitment to the community. Your support enables STARS to deliver critical care, anywhere — and propels our innovation, allowing us to provide leading-edge care that saves lives and strengthens communities. As a valued sponsor, you’ll also receive tickets to A Night with STARS, featuring a delicious dinner, live entertainment, and premier networking opportunities.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities with STARS Rescue, please email events@​stars.​com.