April was another active month in the community for the Stampeders players, Outriders and Ralph the Dog. 

One of the more unique events was held on Apr. 13 at the Calgary courthouse as Jon Cornish and Ralph the Dog were on hand to take part in a mock trial to give youngsters a glimpse into how the legal system works. Jon was a key witness in a mock custody trial and thanks to his testimony, it was determined that Ralph should stay in Calgary!

Here are some other events the Stampeders were proud to attend during the month of April:

Date: Thursday, Apr. 4
Attending: Rob Cote
Event: Hike for Hospice media launch
Location: Sage Centre, 1245 70th Ave. SE
Details: Rob and members of the Outriders were on hand to officially the start of the 2013 Hike for Hospice campaign leading up to the May 5 event.

Date: Friday, Apr. 5
Attending: Rob Cote
Event: School visit
Location: Beddington Heights School, 95 Bermuda Rd. NW
Details: Rob dropped by the school for their special activities day and helped judge a student Lego contest.

Date: Friday, Apr. 12
Attending: Randy Chevrier, Corey Mace, Rob Cote, J’Michael Deane, Matt Walter, Keon Raymond, Stevie Baggs
Event: Bowl for Kids
Location: Chinook Bowladrome — 6455 Macleod Tr. SW
Details: Stampeders players and Outriders attended a fun night of bowling that helped raised funds for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area.

Date: Friday, Apr. 12
Attending: Rob Cote
Event: Mini We Day
Location: Erin Woods School — 25 Erin Park Dr. SE
Details: Rob spoke to the students about his own personal experiences on volunteering in the community.

Date: Friday, Apr. 12
Attending: Keon Raymond
Event: School visit
Location: Emily Follensbee School — 5139 14th Street SW
Details: Keon dropped by to visit with the students and take part in an interactive talk.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 17
Attending: Rob Cote, Eric Fraser
Event: Empty Bowl Benefit
Location: Calgary Food Bank Warehouse — 5000 11th St. SE
Details: Rob and Eric along with other special guests designed and painted bowls which were then auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Food Bank.

Date: Saturday, Apr. 20
Attending: Randy Chevrier
Event: CANSuffer to Conquer
Location: Southcentre Mall
Details: Volunteers spent an hour on a stationary bike to help raise funds for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Dates: Wednesday, Apr. 24 and Thursday, Apr. 25
Attending: Matt Walter, Randy Chevrier, Corey Mace, Charleston Hughes, Tim St. Pierre, Stevie Baggs, Eric Fraser, Rob Maver
Event: It’s a Snap
Location: McMahon Stadium
Details: The players and coaches taught the registrants some of the finer points of football in the latest edition of this very popular annual women’s-only seminar.

Date: Saturday, Apr. 27
Attending: Rob Cote
Event: Park fundraiser
Location: Jumping Pound Ridge Park — Cochrane
Details: Rob visited his hometown to take part in an event to raise funds for the construction of a new park.