Paint the Town Red raises $16K
Local restaurants took part in United Way event July 18
The sixth annual Paint the Town Red fundraiser to support the United Way Peterborough and District held July 18, was a record-breaking success. Over $16,000 was raised, bringing the grand total raised, since the event was launched in 2013, to over $75,000.
During the event hundreds of people dined at 32 local restaurants who in turn donated 25% of their daily sales to the cause.
“Once again we thank the entrepreneurial spirit of our restauranteurs and their commitment to building local economy while at the same time giving back to community,” said Megan Murphy, 2018 Campaign Chair.
The event also included a special charity ride from Full Tilt Cycle where diners could Ride then Dine, and a large red spoon that toured the vicinity throughout the day, encouraging spoon selfies.
Organizers would like to thank all participating restaurants, diners and the volunteers who made this event possible, particularly “Downtown Divas Laura Crann (Ashburnham Realty) and Ashley Vititoe who put their heart, soul and stomach into the event”.
CMHA HKPR
Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) has announced that Roger Hardy of Quality Construction and Renovations will host a golf tournament in support of CMHA HKPR youth mental health programs and services on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Dalewood Golf and Country Club, Cobourg.
“We have a desire to make a difference by investing in youth
mental health awareness,” says Roger Hardy, speaking for himself and his wife Mary Ellen. “We believe that supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association is a great way to make this investment.”
Registration for the tournament is at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Golfers may register as foursomes or singles. The cost is $150 per person which includes the use of the driving range, lunch, dinner, prizes, contests and a team photo. Dinner will include special guest speaker Megan Murphy.
Organizers for the tournament would like to thank the following sponsors: Assante Wealth Management, Sine’s Flooring, Comfort Zone and Peter and Vicki Barnicke (Gold Sponsors); Marshman Brothers, Vout Welding (Silver Sponsors); Tim Haynes Professional Corporation and Auto Chek (Bronze Sponsors); and Cameco and Gilmer’s Home Hardware (prize sponsors).
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information or to register for the tournament contact Jack Veitch at 705-7486687, extension 1015, or jveitch@cmhahkpr.ca. Further information is also available by visiting cmhahkpr.ca.
Terry Fox Run
The Peterborough Terry Fox Run joins runs in communities across Canada as well as other countries around the world this Sunday to raise money for cancer research (82 cents from every dollar raised goes directly to research). In Peterborough the run takes place at Nicholls Oval from 8 a.m. until noon, with the official warm up, speeches and ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.
This non-competitive, all-ages race encourages participants to walk, run, bike, rollerblade or wheelchair along the scenic Rotary trail or do laps around Nicholls Oval. Dogs are welcome. There will be refreshments, ribbons, and certificates for all participants and t-shirts will be available for sale.
A silent auction, including a print from artist Gene Canning, takes place from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the Peterborough Fire Department truck is scheduled to be on site from 10 a.m. until noon.
Pledge sheets are available online at www.terryfox.org. No minimum pledge is required. For more information contact Sue Mason at 705-799-6141 or Shannon McKinley at 705-340-8193 or shannon.mckinley@TLDSB.ON.CA