$53,802 raised for diabetes research
Even in economic times of woe, thousands of dollars were collected during the residential door-to-door campaign for the North Perth - North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
In mid-October after Thanksgiving, committed volunteers started knocking on doors in the branch area that extends from Clifford to Alma and Dundalk to Mitchell.
The convenors count on hundreds of people who care enough to canvass for the cause to raise money for diabetes research, programs and services.
The canvassers in turn count on thousands of neighbours to open their doors and look into their hearts before reaching into their wallets to choose a value of money they would like to offer as a donation to help fund a cure.
These research dollars translate into a better life for their friends, neighbours and family members all across Canada.
The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes to help Canadians live longer, healthier lives all while working towards a future without diabetes.
Chairman George Van Ankum and residential campaign co-convenors Alice Van Ankum and Irma Ternan have totalled the amounts collected in the branch area of North Perth - North Wellington and found the total resting above the projected $50,000 total to an astounding $53,802. Every cent does count.
For more information about diabetes, contact Alice Van Ankum at the branch office located at 94B Elora St. S. in Harriston, call 519-338-3181 or email npnw@diabetes.ca.
