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The Calgary Food and Drug Executives annual charity fundraiser, Santa Cause, has once again been a huge success.
This year the honourees were Ron Welke and Gary Huges.
Welke is the President and CEO of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG). He joined CFIG from Federated Co-op where he worked for 32 years and was previously a board member of Ecobain Naturals and Mother Labs and served on CFIG’s board of directors from 2013 to 2022. He was chair of the board from 2019 – 2021. Currently Welke serves on the boards of GS1 Canada Grocery Board, The Grocery Foundation, and Grocery Business Magazine Advisory Council.
All funds raised go to the honouree’s chosen charities. Welke’s chosen charity is the “Hope’s Home”
Hope’s Home provides medically inclusive childcare and supportive living services for children with complex medical needs, creating a safe, nurturing environment for all.
Hughes has worked in the grocery industry for over 28 years. In his current role as Local Development Specialist, he has been an invaluable resource and advocate for numerous producers navigating the highly competitive retail landscape.
Hughe’s chosen charity is the “Cross Cancer Institute”
The Cross Cancer Institute is Alberta’s leading comprehensive cancer centre, specializing in advanced treatment, research, and education for patients across Western and Northern Canada.
