Celebrate with the 2026 Bears, Beers & BBQ Fundraiser
Bears Beers & BBQ – Bears and Pandas Fundraiser
Date: March 21, 2026
5 PM
Location: 7727 98 St NW
Edmonton, AB
Celebrate with us at the 2026 Bears Beers and BBQ fundraiser in Edmonton, featuring delicious BBQ, inspiring speeches from Amazing Race winners Katie and Taylor, world medalist Vianne Rouleau, Senior National Champion Aidan Stevenson and a captivating hypnotist act by Wayne Lee. Support the U of A Bears and Pandas Wrestling program while enjoying unforgettable moments and a silent auction that makes a real difference.
Inspiring Stories from Bears and Pandas Supporters
Discover how you can join the Bears Beers and BBQ Fundraiser to support Bears and Pandas Wrestling and enjoy an unforgettable evening.
Wayne Lee
For over 30 years, Wayne Lee has been one of North America’s premier corporate presenters, entertainers, and peak performance experts. During his career, he has helped people from over 6000 organizations and various walks of life develop the subconscious mindset that allows them to perform at a high level no matter what challenges they face.
It’s a mindset that empowered him to become a 5-time national wrestling champion and achieve excellence his whole career, but it trance-formed him even more during the pandemic when business came to a screeching halt. Faced with such an intense season of adversity, Wayne had to double down on his own mindset to pivot and grow in new and unexpected ways.
Experiencing again how mindset can change everything further fueled his lifelong passion for empowering people to achieve their full potential. He began coaching and developed an enhanced system for achieving peak performance, The TRANCE-FORM Process.
Today, he works with leading brands to guide their teams through the high-stress, constant change, and fast-paced environment that is now commonplace. Wayne shows each audience how to reconnect with what matters most so they can achieve any result, all while enjoying the ride of their life.
Katie Mulkay and & Taylor McPherson
Taylor McPherson and Katie Mulkay, best friends and former University of Alberta wrestlers from Edmonton, won Season 10 of The Amazing Race Canada. As the second all-female team to win, they completed a 16,000-kilometre journey across Canada, securing the $250,000 prize and a new vehicle. Known as “The Wrestlers,” they ran the race with the motto “Strong is beautiful,” focusing on empowering young female athletes.
Vianne Rouleau and Aidan Stevenson
Vianne Rouleau is one of Alberta’s top female freestyle wrestlers — a World medalist and decorated competitor at junior, collegiate, and U23 international levels with significant success both in Canada and abroad.
Aidan Stevenson is a Canada West champion and conference Male Wrestler of the Year in university competition, National U23 champion, and medalist at international events including the Pan-American U23 Championships and Francophone Games.
Athlete Awards
Celebrate an outstanding season with your Bears and Pandas and hear from Coach Owen Dawkins about the season, sport and importance of community.
SunTerra Catering
In Alberta, the BBQ never stops. Grab some prime rib and BBQ ribs, some sides and wear elastic-waist pants because this dinner is gonna be lit.
Take a look at our menu below.
