NATION WIDE HIP TRIBUTES
Join us for a NATIONWIDE celebration of Gord Edgar Downie on October 17th. This event now runs in CALGARY, EDMONTON, VANCOUVER, COCHRANE, KELOWNA, REGINA, SASKATOON, ST. JOHN'S, WINNIPEG, BUFFALO, TORONTO AND OTTAWA!
Each city will host their very own Tragically Hip tribute to raise money for focussed charities, specifically GLIOPLASTOMA, the cancer that took Gord and so many loved ones from us. Let's show the rest of the country that Ottawa has the best Hip fans in Canada and LITTLE BONES are our guys.
WHAT IS GED FEST?
GEDfest was born in Calgary shortly after Gord Edgar Downie's passing in 2017. Now in its 9th year, GEDfest has grown from a single hometown event into Canada's largest fundraiser in Gord's memory — and one of the fastest-growing private fundraisers for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. In 2026, GEDfest expands to 12 events, having spread coast to coast across Canada and, for the first time, into the United States. Together, we've donated nearly $732,000 in support of cancer-related charities — and we feel like we're just getting started!
Purchasing your ticket to this incredible event means you're supporting the cause. Proceeds from ticket sales, raffles, silent auctions and donation boxes do to help this year's charity of choice THE SLAY SOCIETY.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of this event, click here.
ABOUT THE SLAY SOCIETY
Slay Society Inc. is a registered Canadian charity, with a partner organization in the United States holding a 501(c)(3) status. We are deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Glioblastoma and DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma).
We offer direct financial assistance to help lighten the immense practical burdens families face, while providing essential information and ongoing peer-led support programs, including specialized Caregiver Support and Grief & Loss groups.
Born from personal loss and a heartfelt desire to walk alongside others on this difficult path, we foster genuine community, ease isolation, and honour the courage of every person living with or caring for someone with this disease. Through shared understanding, meaningful resources, and unwavering support, we strive to bring comfort, connection, and hope one step, one story, one Dragon at a time.
If this mission resonates with you, if you’ve witnessed the devastating impact of Glioblastoma on someone you love, or simply want to stand with those who are fighting bravely every day, your support can make a real difference. A donation, no matter the size, helps provide financial relief to families in crisis, sustains our free support groups, and ensures no one navigates this journey in isolation. Together, we can offer tangible help, emotional solace, and the reminder that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
Please consider joining us today. Donate here every act of generosity helps us Slay this Dragon, one family at a time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.