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Now in its 9th year, Keeping Pace is one of Calgary’s most exciting charity events. Seven inspiring community leaders and local celebrities including CTV’s Alesia Fieldberg are each paired with a professional dancer from Arthur Murray Dance Studio, all competing for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. More than 200 passionate Calgarians come together for an unforgettable evening of dancing, fine dining, live and silent auctions, music, and entertainment.  The impact speaks for itself: last year alone, Keeping Pace raised over $100,000, and since 2016 the event has raised more than $637,000 for Pacekids right here in Calgary. Every dollar goes directly toward Pacekids’ programs; Early Childhood

Did you know Pacekids board member Thomas Ostrowerka is hitting the dance floor at this year’s Keeping Pace? Not only is Thomas our longest-serving board member, he’s also a commercial real estate partner and lawyer at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP, and he’s been putting in the practice to compete for the mirror ball trophy on April 18 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino! All in support of Pacekids and the children with diverse needs and families we serve. Support Thomas here: Keeping Pace 2026 Dancer Thomas Ostrowerka To secure your tickets and attend this year’s Keeping Pace Fundraising event, visit Keeping Pace 2026

https://pacekids.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KP-Star-95.5.mp4 Listen to the full Keeping Pace feature interview with Star 95.9! A huge thank you to Star 95.9 for having Matt J., our Fundraising Development Officer on Breakfast with Billie Jo to spotlight Keeping Pace 2026 and for being our Celebrity Dancer Sponsor this year! We are so grateful for their support! And we cannot wait to see Star 95.9, Bri Cook on that dance floor! To every dancer putting in the work, the rehearsals, and the nerves, we see you and we are cheering you on every step of the way! Every dollar raised supports children with diverse needs and their

Learn more about anxiety and how to help your child or teenager reduce worry and develop confidence and coping skills.  Fear-Less Triple P is an evidence‑based program designed to support families in understanding and responding to their child’s anxiety in positive, practical ways. This live webinar will guide you through simple strategies that build resilience, reduce anxiety, and strengthen your child’s coping skills, while also helping you feel more confident as a caregiver.  Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Microsoft Teams   Presented by Zara Vito, Triple P Community Coordinator RSVP Today!