2026 First Responder Mental Health Conference & Appreciation Gala

Hosted by the Alberta First Responders Association (AFRA)

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, for a day dedicated to your resilience and an evening dedicated to your service. We’ve designed this event to be affordable, accessible, and—most importantly—practical.

 Supporting Those Who Serve

All proceeds from this event directly benefit three vital organizations dedicated to first responder wellness:

• Alberta First Responders Association (AFRA)
• Driving Foreward
• Boots on The Ground

 The Conference: Resilience in Action Brought to you by All Around Performance.

• Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Cost: $25 (Includes lunch & refreshments)
• The Goal: No fluff, just tools. Walk away with mental health techniques you can use on your very next shift. Featuring four keynote speakers and high-impact presentations from local nonprofits.

 The Appreciation Gala: A Night of Honor

• Time: 5:00 PM – Late
• Cost: $125 (Use discount code FR2026)
• The Experience: A formal evening featuring dinner, awards, and dancing.
• Win Big: Join in our Silent Auction, 50/50 Draw, and a variety of Door Prizes throughout the evening!
• Stay: The Wyndham South Edmonton has rooms starting at $139/night for attendees.

Pipe & Drum Members: Interested in playing for the opening ceremony? Email af******@*****ra.ca for special pricing.

 Call for Contributions: Swag Bag & Auction Donations

We are looking to fill 125 Appreciation Swag Bags for our conference participants, as well as items for our Silent Auction. Help us support Alberta’s frontline by donating:

• Swag: Reusable water bottles, notebooks, pens, fidget tools, or healthy snacks.
• Auction Items: Gift cards, experience packages, or high-value branded items.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

To Coordinate Pickup/Delivery: Email Jerry at je****@*****ra.ca to have a volunteer assigned.

 How to Register

Whether you are registering as an individual or on behalf of your agency, you can secure your spot at the link below:

Register Now on Eventbrite

https://AFRAGALA.eventbrite.com