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Cambodia by Bicycle
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Cambodia by Bicycle

SWARTA Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

Craig Whitehead has always believed in service . After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Quebec , he served as a member of the University of Lethbridge Senate , Budget Committee , and the Advanced Education Minister Advisory Committee .
He has a passion for sports , having refereed basketball for fifty years and rugby for twenty years and serving as a rugby referee coach . He is president of the Southern Alberta Senior Mens ’ Golf Association , which has raised over $ 21,000 for various local groups over the past few years . Craig has also been a director for the Picture Butte Golf Course and cochaired the organizing group for the ARTA Golf Tournament in 2023 , which raised $ 4,600 for the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation .
Craig enjoys his positions as an ARTA representative for SWARTA and a member of the ARTA Pension and Financial Wellness Committee . “ Service has always been an expectation held by my family .”
November 2025
Recreational ride for cyclists of all abilities , with optional e-bikes .
Includes tours of Angkor Wat ( UNESCO World Heritage Site ), the Killing Fields , riding along the Mekong River , 2 days at a beach resort , and other attractions .
Experience the culture , cuisine , and hospitality of the Cambodian people with professional guides and hosted by representatives of No Ordinary Journey Foundation based in Calgary who will accompany you on your journey to ensure your safety and comfort .
The trip is a fundraiser for No Ordinary Journey Foundation ( nojfoundation . com ), a registered Canadian Charity (# 813857489 ) supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and their families in Southeast Asia since 2014 . Participants will receive a charity receipt for C $ 250 .
Two Departure Dates : November 2 and 30 , 2025 . 14 days of adventure in Southeast Asia .
Cost US $ 2,300 per person
( based on double occupancy ) Does not include international flights .
See our website for complete itinerary . www . nojfoundation . com
CONTACT Laverne Bissky , Executive director
Email : laverne @ nojfoundation . com
Ph : 403 618 2842
Craig Whitehead receives a volunteer award from ARTA Vice President , Ray Hoger
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