We often hear from supporters who went to help out, but don’t know how.
Well, now is your chance.
On May 20, 2026 the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) will be hosting a Pub Night Fundraiser at Limericks in Calgary.
As part of this event, we will be holding a silent auction and offering up door prizes to raise funds for our charity … and we’re hoping you might be able to donate an item or product, service, experience, gift card, etc.
The JPMF was started shortly after the on-duty death of Calgary police officer, Const. John Petropoulos, on Sept 29, 2000. John was investigating a break-and-enter complaint at a warehouse when he stepped through an unmarked false ceiling, fell into the lunchroom below and died of head injuries. There was no safety railing to warn him – or anyone else – of the danger. The call turned out to be a false alarm. He was 32.
Twenty-five years later, the JPMF is still going strong – raising public awareness about the importance of workplace safety for all workers, including emergency responders. Our current project in development is a documentary TV series entitled, “Complacent,” which will explore why 1,000 Canadian workers die every year as the result of an injury or illness sustained on the job … and thousands more suffer life-altering injuries or illnesses.
For further information on the JPMF’s safety initiatives please visit jpmf.ca.
If you are able to contribute a silent auction item or door prize for our May 20th event, your support would be greatly appreciated! We are able to issue your organization a charitable donation tax receipt – for the fair market value of the item/service you have donated.
For further information and/or to donate an item, please contact Harleigh Atkinson at: Harleigh@jpmf.ca
