April is the Month of the Military Child

In April, we celebrate the Month of Military Child and recognize military children for their strength and resiliency.

About the Month of the Military Child

Military children face unique challenges throughout deployments, absences, relocations, and frequent change. They are often compared to the dandelion.

Much like the dandelion, military children can put down roots almost anywhere. They adapt easily and can thrive nearly anywhere. They bloom everywhere the wind carries them, and they stand ready to fly into the breezes to take them into new adventures, new lands, and new friends. Military children are resilient.

Monday, April 27, 2026, is Teal Up Day!

This is a national movement in which people are encouraged to wear teal as a visual show of support and to raise awareness that April is the Month of the Military Child.

Teal was chosen to represent Canadian Military Children because it incorporates all branches of the Military: Blue for Air Force, Green for Army, and Blue/White for Navy.

The Calgary Tower, Red Deer City Hall, and Lethbridge City Hall will all be illuminated teal after dusk on Monday, April 27. To show your solidarity, take a picture with these local landmarks and share them on social media with the hashtag #TealUp!

How to Get Involved

Attend a Teal Up event
Visit a participating Five Guys location on Monday, April 27 to enjoy a meal, support Calgary MFRC, and help give back to military and veteran families. Details below.
Share a picture with the Calgary Tower, Red Deer City Hall, and/or Lethbridge City Hall when they are illuminated teal after dusk on Monday, April 27 and use the hashtag #TealUp
Wear teal on Teal Up Day, Monday, April 27 and encourage your office or class to do the same (we would love to see pictures if you'd like to tag us @calgarymfrc or send them to info@calgarymfrc.ca!)
Donate to Calgary MFRC https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/calgary-mfrc/ (From now until August 31, 2026, charitable donations will be matched up to 50% through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink!)
Share social media content from @calgarymfrc to spread the word!

Five Guys Fundraiser for Teal Up Day

Mon Apr 27 | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Red Deer, Airdrie and All Calgary Locations

Enjoy a meal and give back. On Teal Up Day (Monday, April 27), participating Five Guys locations will donate 20% of your purchase to the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre.

Birdies for Kids Logo Present the fundraiser flyer or let staff know you are supporting Calgary MFRC at the time of purchase, so your transaction is counted.

Every purchase helps support military and veteran families.

Funds raised will be matched by up to 50% through Rogers Birdies for Kids Presented by AltaLink, meaning your purchase goes even further!

Teal Up Events

Teal Up at TELUS Spark Science Centre - Calgary

Sat April 25 | All Day Admission

Learn more & RSVP!

Teal Up Glow Bowling in Red Deer

Sat April 25 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Heritage Lanes

Learn more & RSVP!

Teal Up in Lethbridge – Enjoy a Sweet Treat On Us!

Wed Apr 22 | 1 PM - 8 PM
Vimy Ridge Armoury (337 Stubb Ross Road, Lethbridge)

In celebration of Teal Up, we are excited to offer a special gift for military and veteran children 17 and under. Each child will receive a voucher for a free 4” personal frozen pie from The Pie Store, and a gift bag!

Come by the Calgary MFRC office in Lethbridge to pick up your gift on April 22!

Light the Town Teal!

The Calgary Tower, Red Deer City Hall, and Lethbridge City Hall will be illuminated in teal after dusk on Monday, April 27, to celebrate Teal Up and Month of the Military Child!

Show your support by snapping a photo with these landmarks and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #TealUp!