Sutton Group – Landmark sales rep Aaryn Lightbown hands out balloons at the company’s annual barbecue.

The Sutton Group – Landmark Realty Barbecue in Red Deer, Alta. has become a favourite tradition during Westerner Days. Over the past 14 years, this event has raised $5,000 for various charities.

Barb Munday, office administrator at Sutton Group – Landmark Realty and a sales rep for 26 years, helped her colleague Henrietta Thompson, who was in charge of organizing the event. 

“It was so great to see so many people open their pocketbooks and their hearts to a good cause,” says Munday. “Prior to the event, the broker (Neall Stevens) had a banner made and placed over the patio. We’re in the old train station, on a one-way street that is a main artery in town. There was a lot of exposure so I think that’s part of why we doubled our fundraising compared to last year. It was also a beautiful day.”

Mundy says the participation of so many staff and Realtors was rewarding. “It showed a great sense of camaraderie, as always.  We even had one person drive 1.5 hours from a satellite office to come help out at this event.”