November 6, 2025 – Calgary, Alta: CKYR 106.7 RED FM, Calgary’s leading
multicultural radio station successfully hosted its annual Radiothon on November 5,
2025, in honour of Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First
Sikh Guru.
Funds raised through the Radiothon will support Guru Nanak Dev Ji Vision Clinic at
Alberta Children’s Hospital to purchase RetCam. This advanced retinal imaging The
system captures high-resolution, wide-angle images of the eye that are essential for
diagnosing and monitoring premature babies at risk of blindness, children with rare
genetic or metabolic disorders, and those with eye injuries or tumours, among other conditions
conditions. A new RetCam will give experts the clarity, speed, and precision they need
to detect problems earlier, intervene sooner, and protect the precious gift of sight for
hundreds of young patients each year.
RED FM does not retain any portion of the donations. 100% of the funds collected
The radiothon is for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
“We are truly grateful for this incredible generosity that represents so much more
than dollars — it represents hope for thousands of children and families at the Alberta
Children’s Hospital.” “Thank you to every listener who called or dropped off a
donation and to the entire REDFM team for rallying the community. Because of all of
you, more children will benefit from the best care possible and grow up to achieve
their highest potential.”
- Saifa Koonar, President and CEO of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
“Whenever we ask for help for a charitable cause, our community always responds
with generosity. At RED FM, the Gurupurab Radiothon is a highlight of our year.” - Kulwinder Sanghera, President, RED FM
About Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation:
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation inspires our community to invest in
excellence in child health, research and family-centered care. Through the generosity
of donors, the Foundation provides funding for innovative programs, state-of-the-art Equipment, advanced medical training, and internationally recognized pediatric research. The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation is a founding partner of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, as well as the primary funder. - About RED FM Calgary:
- 106.7 REDFM (CKYR) is an ethnic radio station serving Calgary since 2013. RED FM Calgary broadcasts in 21 languages, although RED FM’s primary demographic is Canadians of Indian and Pakistani origin. RED FM also has stations in the Vancouver & Toronto markets.
- About RED FM Gurpurab Radiothon: The RED FM Radiothon is an annual community fundraising event organized by RED FM’s radio stations across Canada to support vital causes both locally and internationally. Held annually on the occasion of Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Radiothon exemplifies the spirit of giving and community solidarity. Since its inception in Calgary in 2013, RED FM has consistently engaged listeners to raise funds for a range of charitable initiatives, including Calgary Health Trust, PCHS, Dashmesh Culture Centre, Canadian Red Cross, and various community projects. RED FM pledges that 100% of all donations collected during the Radiothon are directed exclusively to the designated causes, underscoring the station’s commitment to transparency and meaningful impact. In addition to local efforts, RED FM periodically hosts Radiothons to aid international crisis relief, further demonstrating its dedication to community service.