GORDIE
HOWE
A LIFE OF LEGACY
GORDIE HOWE CARES
In a career spanning twenty-six NHL seasons, Gordie Howe accomplished more than anyone could have ever imagined.
Today, through the organization in his namesake, a different legacy exists—supporting the caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia related illness so that they are never alone on their journey.
This is also his story.
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2026 GHC PRO-AM
Our signature fundraising event. 2026 is celebrating the Detroit Red Wings 100 Years — you won’t want to miss it!
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RIPPLES OF CARE
Caregiving is a team sport — Click to discover our custom community-based caregiver support application.
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CAPS PROGRAM
Tailored support, navigation, and interventions for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias.
Caregiving by the stats
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The number of other individuals that are directly impacted for each person diagnosed with dementia.
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The number of family and friend caregivers that will be needed to support people living with dementia by 2050.
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The average amount of time family caregivers spend caring for a person living with dementia.
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The number of unpaid caregivers in Calgary that are impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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The amount of annual lost productivity for Canadian employers due to caregiving-related absenteeism.
OUR MISSION
At Gordie Howe CARES, our mission is to ensure dignity, support and education are provided to caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases so they are never alone on their journey.
Watch our short video to learn how our charity is moving caregivers from a place of fear and uncertainty to resilience and strength so they can live with, through and beyond their role as a caregiver.
It’s time to turn day one into day won.
For those providing the role of caregiver to someone affected by dementia, days can feel like they repeat themselves. The things you reminded loved ones of yesterday may be the same things you are reminding them of again today.
Through Gordie Howe CARES, caregivers can put themselves in a position to better support themselves and their loved ones. Now, days can have more wins than losses.
Gross contributions received totaled $1,800,000.00 for the 2024 year and we are hopeful that we will be able to raise more this year. The cost to raise these funds are primarily tied to our large annual fundraising event, The Gordie Howe Pro-Am which cost us $844,278.41 in 2024.
All donations are used towards one of our three core areas of focus: Research funding for the CAN-PROTECT study, ongoing education for caregivers through the Ripples of Care site and to our new Caregiver and Patient Support program; regardless of the amount received funds are used towards the 3 primary areas of support.
No direct cost are involved in the solicitation of your funds nor does the charity currently compensate any employees whose principle duties involve fundraising.
Your support directly impacts the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about how your donation is being utilized or if you'd like to become more involved in our initiatives.
Toll Free: 1-800-353-1774