OUTDOOR SAFETY: WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE

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 with the advice of the DEOF committee. ​

​As of March 2023, the David Elton Outdoor Fund (DEOF) has
granted more than $70,000 through The Calgary Foundation.

DEOF Achievements to Date

About David Elton

WHO WE ARE

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.