(L-R) Wyoming Lions Club President Jeff Hackett, Lions District Governor A1 Keith Ryan, St Joseph’s Hospice Special Events Coordinator Tammy Witcher, Hospice Director of Fund Development Maria Muscedere, Lions International MDA Treasurer Eric Dolansky Recent fundraisers in Wyoming had a big pay out for St. Joseph's Hospice.
The Wyoming Lions Club raised $38,604 for the facility during a golf tournament in June.
The Lions Club International Foundation also contributed an award of $22,043.83 for a combined total of $60,647.83.
A formal cheque presentation was recently held at the Lions Club.
The hospice's 10-bed residence, located at 475 Christina Street North, opened its doors in 2009.
Participants will gather at Mike Weir Park on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the walk, either 2.5 kilometres or five km.
The Toronto Blue Jays fell 7-1 to the Texas Rangers, and are two games out of a wildcard with eight remaining
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
