Boots to Barbells

06/22/2026

06/12/2026

As we wrap up our Pickleball Fundraiser, we want to send one final THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the day such a success.

To every player, volunteer, donor, supporter, and person who shared our event, thank you for believing in what we're building at Boots to Barbells. Seeing Veterans, serving members, families, and community members come together for a day of connection, laughter, competition, and support was something truly special.

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors and prize donors:
• Eden Health & Wellness
• Berg Flooring and Contracting
• Leonard Lajoie
• YEG Pickleball | Indoor Pickleball Club in Edmonton
• Supplement World Edmonton
• Sober Carpenter
• Doughnut Party
• Jeff Mehlenbacher
• Max_Gaboriault
• Archers Blue Car Driving Scl.
• Klondyke Flowers
• Rampage Coffee Co.
• Low Ballers
• Doomsday Pickleball 🇨🇦🍁
• Chase Patton Artisty

Your generosity helped us create an amazing experience while supporting Veterans and serving members as they transition into the health and fitness industry.

And we're not done yet...

Next up is the Boots to Barbells Golf Fundraiser, presented by Canadian Legacy Project , on August 20, 2026, at Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Country Club.

If you'd like to golf, sponsor a hole, donate a prize, register a team, or simply support the cause, we'd love to have you involved.

Thank you again for helping us keep the strength in your service. We couldn't do it without you.

06/09/2026

✨ THANK YOU, FULL CIRCLE AESTHETICS! ✨

We are excited to welcome as one of our proud Cart Sponsors for the inaugural Boots to Barbells Charity Golf Classic, taking place on August 20, 2026, at the Edmonton Garrison Golf Course.

Thank you to Miranda Hamilton and the team at Full Circle Aesthetics for their generous support of this event. As a Cart Sponsor, Full Circle Aesthetics will have their business featured on our golf carts throughout the tournament and recognized at their sponsored hole. Sponsorships like this help us create a memorable event while supporting a cause that is making a real difference in the lives of Veterans and serving members.

If you are looking for a fantastic local business that is passionate about helping people look and feel their best, be sure to check out Full Circle. We (the founder) discovered Miranda when getting medical TMJ injections - MEMBERS WITH TMJ ASK ABOUT RELEIF! (holistic or modalities like injections).

The Boots to Barbells Charity Golf Fundraiser is proudly presented by in partnership with Boots to Barbells. Together, we are bringing the community together for a day of golf, connection, networking, and fundraising in support of Veterans and serving members across Canada.

At Boots to Barbells, our mission is to help Veterans and serving members find purpose, community, and a pathway forward through health and fitness. Through education, mentorship, and career development opportunities, we work to support those who have served our country as they build their next chapter.

Thank you again, Miranda and Full Circle Aesthetics, for helping us keep the strength in their service. ⛳

06/08/2026

Today is Canadian Armed Forces Day and our Boots to Barbells pickleball fundraiser brought together more than 60 incredible people for an afternoon of fun, connection, competition, and community.

Did we raise millions? Nope.

Did we raise $1,250 for Veterans and serving members? Absolutely.

More importantly, we brought people together. New friendships were made, stories were shared, businesses connected, Veterans met other Veterans, and people who may never have crossed paths otherwise spent the day laughing, competing, and building community.

That is exactly why Boots to Barbells exists.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, purchased raffle tickets, shared our event, and supported us along the way. Every single person contributed to making the day a success.

The money raised will help us continue creating pathways through fitness, mentorship, education, and community for Veterans and serving members.

A special thank you to our sponsors and supporters:

Leonard Lajoie
Berg Contracting and Flooring
Eden Health and Wellness
YEG Pickleball
Supplement World
Doughnut Party
Sober Carpenter
Rampage Coffee
Klondike Flowers
Jack the Bear's Arts N Farts
Ammo Box Hot Sauce
Archer's Blue Car Driving School
RedLead Designs
Low Ballers Pickleball
Doomsday Paddles
Tammy Dunnett

And a special shoutout to CannaConnect Edmonton and Homes for Heros for helping connect us with participants and supporting Veterans through community involvement.

One event. One afternoon. More than 60 people. Countless conversations. New connections. A stronger community.

That's a win in our books.

Hoorah.

06/04/2026

📣 Today is the last day to register and we only have 8 (4 teams) spots left!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/boots-to-barbells-pickleball-fundraiser

📣 THERE ARE ONLY 4 TEAM SPOTS LEFT! 📣

🏓 Pickleball Tournament FundraiserJoin us on June 7th at YEG Pickleball for a fun, fast-paced afternoon on the courts:🏓 7 courts running⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM🔄 Round robin + playoffs🎯 Open to all skill levelsThis is a structured but relaxed tournament - whether you’re competitive or ...

06/04/2026

⛳️ BOOTS TO BARBELLS GOLF FUNDRAISER ⛳️

Join us on August 20th, 2026 at the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Country Club for a day of golf, community, and impact.

At Boots to Barbells, we're not just fitness enthusiasts, we're golfers too (seriously, we have a tee time today). Golf has always been a place where friendships are built, conversations happen, and communities come together. This event combines something we genuinely love with a cause we deeply believe in.

Funds raised will help Boots to Barbells continue creating opportunities for Veterans and serving members through personal training education, mentorship, accountability, and career development support. Our first cohort will be wrapping up to completion at the end of June and we are beyond excited!

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor , for their incredible support of the Veteran community, and to , one of our valued Cart Sponsors.

🏌️ 18 Holes with Power Cart
🍔 Cheeseburger Buffet
🎟️ Raffles

📅 August 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
👥 Limited to 18 Teams

🎯 Early Bird: $100/player
🎯 Regular: $125/player

Register today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/boots-to-barbells-charity-golf-classic

We'd love to see Veterans, serving members, civilians, supporters, businesses, and golf lovers out on the course with us. 🇨🇦

06/02/2026

🌸🎉 THANK YOU, KLONDIKE FLOWERS! 🎉🌸

A huge thank you to in St. Albert for their generous donation to our upcoming Pickleball Fundraiser on June 7th! 🏓

They have donated a beautiful gift basket valued at $110, which will be raffled off during the event. Your support helps us continue creating opportunities, building community, and supporting those we serve through Boots to Barbells.

If you're looking for stunning floral arrangements, thoughtful gifts, and exceptional local service, be sure to show Klondike Flowers some love! 🌷

Thank you for helping make this event even more special. 🇨🇦

06/01/2026

🇨🇦⛳ PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ⛳🇨🇦

A huge thank you to for stepping up as a Presenting Sponsor of the Boots to Barbells Golf Fundraiser - Thursday 20th August!

Their generous support is helping us create more opportunities, connection, and community for Canadian Veterans and Serving Members, and we are incredibly grateful to have them alongside us.

Canadian Legacy Project is a national Veteran charity dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families through advocacy, education, transition support, community programs, and initiatives that fill gaps in existing services. Their mission is simple: ensure Canada's Veterans have access to the support they deserve.

Over the next few months, you'll be seeing more of Canadian Legacy Project as we spotlight the incredible organizations helping make this fundraiser possible. If you'd like to learn more about their programs and services, we encourage you to check out their website, follow them on social media, or reach out with any questions.

➡️ https://www.canadianlegacy.org/

⛳ Boots to Barbells Inaugural Charity Golf Fundraiser
📅 August 20th, 2026
📍 Edmonton Garrison Golf & Country Club

🏌️ 18 Holes
• Power Cart
• Cheeseburger Buffet
• Swag Bags
• Silent Auction
• Raffles

🎟️ Register:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/boots-to-barbells-charity-golf-classic

05/31/2026

☕️ Sunday Coffee with Jaco ☕️

Hello Boots to Barbells supporters,

We're opening this one up to the public!

While many of our mentorship sessions are designed specifically for participants in our Personal Training Pathway, we'd love to start bringing more people into the conversation. Whether you're a Veteran, serving CAF member, civilian, fitness professional, supporter, or simply someone looking to connect with a great community, you're invited.

Join us for a relaxed roundtable discussion on business, fitness, goals, accountability, lessons learned, challenges, wins, and anything in between. Grab your coffee, bring a notebook, and spend some time connecting with like-minded people.

📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM MST
💻 Zoom
🎙 Hosted by Mentor Jaco Labuschagne

🔗 Join here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85235192781

Feel free to invite a friend and share this post. The more perspectives around the table, the better the conversation.

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