Smash for a Cure BBQ

Smash for a Cure®: Combining Passion for Computers with Passion For a Cause

In September 2008, Rocky Mountain Computer Repair owner, Chris McGoey-Smith was diagnosed with Type 1 - Juvenile Diabetes. With this diagnoses, Chris realized he'd found another place to direct his passion for computers and began a fundraising campaign to support the Canadian Diabetes Association. 

Smash for a Cure® 2010 featured a family BBQ, complete with a Smashing Corral, where old, donated computers and accessories (laptops, desktops, keyboards, mice, cellphones etc.) were smashed for a pay per hit donation and then recycled. This event not only raised funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association, but it also raised awareness about the importance of electronics recycling.

Smash for a Cure® 2011 was held at Southcentre Mall and the event was bigger and better than ever! In addition to everything from 2010 it featured live bands, and an awesome fire theatrics show.

Smash for a Cure® is an annual Calgary Diabetes Event, and is happening again in the Spring of 2013.

For more information about Smash for a Cure® and to learn how you can take part, please visit www.smashforacure.com

Chris McGoey-Smith, John Chick, Darth Vader, and "Don Cherry" CTRL-ALT-DEL that Computer for Good at South Centre Mall, June 2011.