November 18, 2024 | Allies, Community, Fundraising

Inside Field of STARS: Harvesting hope and saving lives together

STARS president and CEO Katherine Emberly is flanked by Alanna Koch, committee chair, and Shaun Haney, emcee, from RealAgriculture, during Field of STARS 2024.

One of STARS’ signature events, bringing together the agricultural industry in Saskatchewan to raise critical funds for STARS in the province, raised a record-breaking $550,000 this year.

The Field of STARS event was back for its seventh year this summer. The funds raised directly support our operations in Saskatchewan, ensuring we can continue to deliver critical care and rapid response to those who need it most.

Presented by Nutrien, the event featured a barbecue rib dinner, live and silent auctions, engaging games, and an amazing performance by The Washboard Union.

The first Field of STARS was in 2018 and was held on the grounds of Ag in Motion. The idea was to bring the community together to celebrate, network, and support STARS. Since then, STARS and Ag in Motion have been partners, along with dozens of other companies, supporting Field of STARS through a campaign and an evening event. Members of the agriculture community and beyond attend to support the vital services that STARS provides.

“We are grateful to have the opportunity to bring the agriculture community together to network and share their support for STARS,” said Tammy Beauregard, director of development in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “The support for this event never ceases to amaze me and we always make sure there is great entertainment and fun to be had.”

Since the event’s inception, it has raised more than $3 million for STARS in Saskatchewan. This is a testament to the generosity of our community. Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue this journey, knowing that with each passing year we’re making a life-saving difference.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the Field of STARS committee, led by committee chair Alanna Koch, who helped make this event a huge success. Thank you to all the supporters and attendees of this year’s event. Each of you plays a crucial role in raising the vital funds that enable us to continue providing the best care and reaching our patients, wherever they are.