HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-24, Page 11nal -Star • Wednesday, August 24, 2011
nt proceeds buy carbon
noxide detectors
r v families stru e to meet basic
i t . s of life, some important, life-
h.‘
ife-h.' 'ices often get overlooked
of cost.
and carbon monoxide detectors
iters that are missing in a
entage of local homes.
cent de Paul and the Goderich
artment are teaming up again
nt the third annual fundraising
raise money to purchase car-
loxide detectors for needy fain-
aturday, Aug. 27 at the St. Vin
Paul MacEwan Street facility
a.m. to 2 p.m.
rrr-hour fundraiser will feature
ung. a barbecue, downs and bal-
pcarn, a silent auction, tot -size
pedal carrides and all -day jamboree
Members of the Goderich Fire Depart-
ment will be on hand with equipment and
truck displays.
The fundraising event helps supply life-
saving equipment to local families and
facility manager, Pat. Clifford, says there
continues to be a demonstrated need for
detectors in homes in Goderich and area.
"Only about 2 per cent of the homes
have detectors ane it is a serious problem
because people don't get a second chance,
she said. "We have had 16 units donated
already and money raised at the event is
used to purchase carbon monoxide detec-
tors. `the detectors are given out to people
using the food bank."
Residents are asked to take part to the
family events at St. Vincent de Paul on Sat-
urday and make a donation that can be.
used to purchase life-saving equipment.
To register a donation or to reserve a
place on the donor appreciation board,
phone 519-524-10117.
st
DE Pill
& THE GODERICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
wites you to our Third Annual Fundraising Event
rise monies to purchase Carbon Monoxide Detectors
For Needy families
Saturday, August 27, 201010pm-2pm
441 MacEwan St. Goderich (Store open eariyll)
• Facepainting 10am-12pm
• BBQ - Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
• Door Prizes
• Clowns & Balloons
• Fire Men & Fire Trucks
• Silent Auction
• Popcorn
• All day jamboree
• Donor Appreciation Board
• Tot size pedal car rides
To Register your Donation & Reserve
your place on the
Donor Appreciation Board,
Please Call 519-524-1087
Charitable Tax Receipts Available
Fund raising
The Breast Rummage Sale Ever took place Friday and Saturday at the Maitland Valley Medial Centre.
Donated items came and went during the two-day event, garnering more than $1,500 in proceeds toward
the digital mammography campaign. Shoppers came fast and steady Friday, August 19, said Digital imaging
Manager Colleen Maguire. She said community members showed overwhelming support for the event. By
noon on Saturday, only a few tables of goods remained. Volunteers at the event included Colleen Maguire,
Heather Glenister, Stephanie Harris, Judy Kerr, Rebekah Clarke Robinson, Suzanne Robinson, Kristen Cardwell
and Heather Robinson.
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