David Elton Outdoor Fund

The David Elton Outdoor Fund ("DEOF") was created in 2000 in memory of David Elton, who lost his life in March 2000 attempting to rescue a fellow hiker from the sea. The Fund is administered by [The Calgary Foundation](https://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/unique-awards/) with the advice of the DEOF committee. **Vision** Outdoor Safety – We are all responsible. **Goals** To promote and advocate outdoor safety awareness among participants - both youth and leaders. To promote and advocate the clear understanding of risk among other stakeholders such as parents, administrators and educators. **Mission** The mission statement of the DEOF is: to encourage young people and youth leaders to develop safety as the primary leadership skill so that they can promote the safe enjoyment of the outdoors. **Objectives of The David Elton Outdoor Fund** DEOF awards grants to members of organizations with charitable status who wish to: - **Train**... Youth and outdoor leaders on risk management - **Develop** … Courses on risk awareness and risk avoidance - **Support** … Activities such as forums and workshops to improve stakeholder communication of risk issues.