For over 25 years, the Big Hearted Mavericks have brought Calgarians together to support children’s charities through unforgettable events, authentic western spirit, and a shared love of giving back. What began with a single chuckwagon tarp at the Calgary Stampede has grown into a long-standing community tradition built on friendship, generosity, and having a whole lot of fun along the way. Every barn night, golf tournament, and fundraising event helps create real impact for local families — proving that when you bring good people together, good things always happen.
The Big Hearted Mavericks were founded in 2000 by a group of like-minded local businessmen who shared two passions: celebrating the spirit of chuckwagon racing and supporting children’s charities in our community. Since then, the Mavericks have stayed true to their mission — having fun while making a real impact.
From cheering on our drivers at the Calgary Stampede to hosting one of Calgary’s most successful charity golf tournaments, the Mavericks Charity Classic, the Mavericks have continued to grow a tradition built on friendship, generosity, and community spirit.
Today, the Mavericks have raised over $6 million to support child-focused non-profit agencies and families across Calgary.
Every dollar raised through Mavericks fundraising events goes directly to children’s charities in Calgary — not to administration, operations, or overhead.
This principle is the heart of who we are. When you attend a Mavericks event, sponsor a tournament, or buy a barn night, you’re contributing to real impact for local families. Your support flows straight into programs that help children thrive.
All operational expenses — including chuckwagon upkeep, barns, and Society activities — are paid entirely by Maverick member dues and barn-night revenue.
This ensures that our charitable dollars are never diluted. Our members proudly shoulder the cost of keeping the Mavericks running so that every fundraising effort remains pure, transparent, and focused where it matters most: helping kids.
Every charitable dollar raised by the Mavericks is transferred to and donated through the Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation.
This structure ensures accountability, transparency, and long-term stewardship. The Foundation works closely with carefully selected children’s charities to maximize the impact of each donation, turning our community’s generosity into life-changing support across Calgary.
The Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation is committed to full transparency in how we raise and distribute funds to children’s charities across Calgary. Our annual Impact Report outlines where every dollar goes, the programs we support, and the difference our community helps create each year. Explore the report to see the impact of your generosity and how our guiding principles shape everything we do.
We’re proud to partner with local children’s charities that create life-changing opportunities for families in our community. Explore the organizations we support and see the impact your generosity helps make possible.
From fundraising events and community partnerships to the lives changed along the way — these are the stories that define what it means to be a Big Hearted Maverick.
The Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation has contributed $15,000 to Rowan House Society, supporting core programs that provide emergency shelter, legal navigation and outreach services across Southern Alberta.
Since its founding in 2011, the Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation has raised over $5 million for youth-centric charities in Calgary and area — proof that having fun can go hand in hand with doing good.
