Calgary AB

Saturday September 27 2025

9:30am to 12:30pm

Registration at 9:00am

South Glenmore Park Pathway

8415 24 Street SW

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TEAM LEADS

Andrea Chant

Andrea Chant

Andrea Chant is a dedicated community leader committed to youth development, volunteerism, and veteran support. For eight years, she chaired the 52 “City of Calgary” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee, maintaining strong support even during COVID-19. As Deputy Prior for the Alberta Priory of the Order of St. George, she co-organized Calgary’s Canadian Walk for Veterans for the last three years and now serves as lead organizer. Andrea has also volunteered with various youth organizations, including lacrosse, taekwondo, soccer, and Scouts. Her leadership and service highlight a deep passion for empowering youth, supporting veterans, and strengthening the Calgary community.

Gene Kushnir, CD, AdeC

Gene Kushnir, CD, AdeC

Gene completed his undergraduate degree in Edmonton, and while starting his professional career, he enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve with the Cadet Instructors Cadre working with the Air Cadet Program.  Gene completed a masters degree from the Royal Military College of Canada and he continued his professional career in Ontario until returning to Alberta in 2012.  Gene has worked at 5 different Air Cadet Squadrons, 2 Summer Training Centers and has been Commanding Officer 4 times in his 25 year career.  He currently serves as an Honourary Military Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.  In his civilian career, Gene works for the City of Calgary as a Business Process Consultant. Gene has been a member of the Order of St George since 2010 and is now the Prior of the Prairies Priory and thrilled to support the 2024 Walk for Veterans.