What is Techapalooza?
Started in 2012, Techapalooza is an annual live concert event featuring the best musical talent in the Winnipeg IT community. Musicians with “day jobs” in the IT sector form bands to perform for an enthusiastic crowd in hopes that they will be voted “Fan Favourite.” Event proceeds go directly to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
Going For A Million!
March 1st, 2025 will be our 13th fundraising event for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, and we’re in striking distance of a major milestone. This year’s goal puts our cumulative total over $1,000,000 raised for CancerCare Manitoba.
Join us for a fun event, join in fundraising, and join to beat cancer!
Why CancerCare Manitoba Foundation?
Fundraising was not an afterthought for Techapalooza; the event was founded with CancerCare already in mind.
Nearly 7,000 Manitobans will face a cancer diagnosis this year.
Fortunately, CancerCare Manitoba has an internationally-recognized team of professionals to provide first-rate care.
See what CCMF has to say about the synergy between donor generosity and cancer research:
The Work of CancerCare Manitoba
If you’ve been touched by cancer or know someone who has, you’ll know how important the work of CancerCare Manitoba is. In addition to their ongoing research and treatment work, they provide an array of Patient & Family Resources, which include a lending library and trustworthy online resources.
Support for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (CCMF) funds four key areas:
Did You Know?
You may be aware of pink ribbons in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, but there are at least 43 such coloured ribbons representing various types of cancer.
Cancer is like a Hydra.
Different forms of cancer are so prevalent that most of us will be touched by it at some point in our lives.
Every month except December has some form of cancer awareness associated with it.
September Cancer Awareness:
- Childhood Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
Banding Together to Beat Cancer
We’ve been “Banding Together to Beat Cancer” since 2012, and we’re inviting you to Band Together with us in support of CCMF.
For its work helping to fund CCMF, Techapalooza was recognized in 2022 as outstanding philanthropic group of the year by the Manitoba Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
How You Can Band Together With Us
The most fun way to help is probably to simply attend Techapalooza on March 1, 2025 at the Club Regent Events Center! Watch for notice of tickets going on sale in fall 2024, online or directly from band members.
The easiest way to help is simply to donate! Our donations portal will be open soon for 2025. Each band sets their own fundraising goal, and you’ll be able to make your “groupie” donation in support of their goal.
Corporate Sponsorship is key for running this event! Please reach out for a sponsorship package with information on how you can help.
You can help spread the word: promote the event!
Watch for details on sponsorship opportunities coming soon!