From the end of January until Carnival Kick-off on March 4th, 8 local charities hit the streets with colored Winter Carnival Buttons in effort to raise funds for both the Winter Carnival, and their respective Charities.
Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation took on the challenge of selling the allotted 2000 buttons and came finished in 2nd place! With several local businesses and individuals selling teal buttons on our behalf, we were able to sell 1249 buttons and raise approximately $1200 for us, and $1200 for the Winter Carnival!
Thanks to everyone who purchased our teal buttons, and to those who purchased buttons from any or all of the other participating charities. This was a great way to support many of the great causes in our community!
Big thanks are also due to the businesses and individuals who helped us sell:
Sharlene Davis & Brad’s Brigade
TD Canada Trust
Scotiabank
Second Street Bakery
The Standard
Penner’s Jewellers
Tilly’s Pharmasave
Calypso
Johnson’s Pharmacy
Hospital Auxiliary
Mike LeMaistre
City Hall
Thanks to Kenora Tourism for this wonderful initiative.