Dear Editor:
On behalf of the HEARTS (Haitians Eager and Ready to Serve) committee at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus, I would like to express our gratitude to the community of Centre Wellington for its support of our annual 5km Fun Run/Walk held on Oct. 18.
For the 23rd year we have hosted this fundraiser in support of schools in Haiti. And for the 23rd year the community of Centre Wellington has joined us in this venture.
We are incredibly grateful to our event corporate sponsors: Fergus M&M Food Market, Dan Allen Financial, SV Law Firm, Giles Carstar, Alpha Graphics, Grand River Pharmacy, Lois Eveleigh Chiropractor and Grasman Inc. These businesses provide valuable support and are vital to the fundraiser. We could not run this event without them.
We also want to acknowledge businesses that graciously contributed to the prize table: Made in Holland, Grand Floral, Premium Promoworx and I Love Chocolate.
Numerous CW community members participate by running, walking and fundraising.
HEARTS financially supports four schools near Cap Haitien and the money we send helps pay for teachers’ salaries, school supplies and meals for the students. The annual 5km Fun Run/Walk is our largest fundraising event throughout the year. Together we raised over $8,000 at this year’s event.
A huge thank you to everyone and every business involved.
Krista Hall,
HEARTS committee, Fergus