Mary-Ann Mears, managing broker of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Calgary in a STARS Air Ambulance, which transports some of the sickest and most critically injured patients in Western Canada to hospitals.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in Calgary recently hosted Ripple Effect, a fundraising event with art, wine, food, a live jazz band and dancing. The event featured a collection of art created by some of Calgary’s most talented artists, many of whom were affected by the devastating flood that took place in Calgary in 2013. More than $14,000 was raised by the event and proceeds went to Calgary artists directly affected by the floods, the Alberta Arts Flood Rebuild Program and STARS Air Ambulance.