Fundraiser held by Ambulance Service

Today was a great day. The North Bay Central Ambulance and Communication Centre organized a BBQ to raise funds for our team. The rain held off and they had hot dogs and drinks. The group, under the direction of Chris Reed and Jennifer Durham, have also have been selling tickets on several items over the past few weeks and I drew the tickets of the lucky winners.



They presented us with over $500.00. I was there for the BBQ and it was a heart warming experience to see these hard working people raise these funds. Lori Butterfield, who is on this years team, is a paramedic with this group. These folks work in a stressful job and still find time to give back.

Thanks to everyone at CACC and to all those who purchased tickets and hot dogs.

F.J. McElligott's Taste of Africa Dinner

Two weeks ago F.J. McElligott High School had a dinner at a local restaurant in Mattawa where the school is located. The students helped out in the kitchen and with the serving. They also had a silent auction with items from Kenya. This small high school has done a wonderful job of fundraising for our team over the past few years. They are led by a young vibrant teacher named Chris Davis and she motivated the students to help out through one class each year. This year it was a grade 10 class and they have raised almost $2000.00 between a couple of small fundraisers and their big dinner. In the past two years they have raised almost $5000.00 which has helped build an elementary school in Kolongolo Village in Kenya. Asante Sana, (thank you in Swahili) to all of you.

Some of the students who helped at the dinner are pictured above with Sandy.

Luncheon and Fashion Show

What a great fundraiser we had on Wednesday June 24th. The Ram's Head, a local restaurant, had a luncheon and we added a fashion show and the models were team members who had been to Kenya during the past few years. It was a great luncheon by Roger and the fashions by Joyce's linerie and women's shoppe were lovely. We had many gifts to purchase tickets on and a wonderful selection of door prizes donated by Tracey Vigars, Joyce's lingerie and Womens wear and the Ram's Head Restaurant. I think everyone had a wonderful time and we raised a nice amount for our Kenya work.

Jo-anne Lumsden (in pink) commentated the show and Noreen Brewer in black pants and white top, was a model.