The Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association (ARGRA) is a member of the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) which is comprised of over 20 regional chapters throughout North America. Through their events the IGRA and its chapters have committed themselves to the raising of funds from their activities to distribute back into the community for charitable use (over $2M). The Alberta chapter is one of the largest in North America and has contributed over $250K to local charities.