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Canadian country music singer Gord Bamford and the Canadian 4-H Council have formed a partnership to raise funds for 4-H clubs across Canada.
The Gord Bamford and Friends of 4-H Rural Roots Run Deep fundraising project will provide an opportunity for 28,000 4-H members from clubs in every Canadian province to sell Bamford’s brand new CD “Day Job” that will be released to retail markets on April 6. 4-Hers will also be able to sell Bamford’s current CD titled Honkytonks and Heartaches. A portion of the profits from those CD sales will go back to the 4-H members’ club.
“I am very excited to have developed this great partnership with 4-H Canada, and having the chance to give back to an organization that had such a big impact on my youth,” explains Bamford, an alumni of Alberta 4-H. “What I gained from 4-H was intangible and it only makes sense for me, in my current career, to want to give back. I look forward to a great working relationship with 4-H in Canada."
"It is especially fitting that Gord has partnered with 4-H Canada, due to the fact that he is a former 4-H member,” says Mike Nowosad, CEO for the Canadian 4-H Council. “Gord exhibits all the characteristics that 4-H embodies and this is apparent in his life and his music. We are extremely appreciative to Gord for this opportunity and his support of 4-H Canada."
The mission of the Canadian 4-H Council is to provide a strong national platform that offers innovative support and initiatives that inspire youth to become contributing leaders in their communities.
Bruce Banks, CEO of the 4-H Foundation of Alberta, was instrumental in encouraging other provincial 4-H organizations to become involved in the project. “Not only do we get an opportunity to work with one of our successful 4-H Alumni, a portion of the CD sales will go to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta Legacy Fund to enhance member and leader experiences through programs, workshops and special events.”
Bamford acknowledges the importance of 4-H within rural communities and wants his public profile to help create opportunity, strengthen rural communities across Canada and affect positive change for 4-H members.