The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the Good Shepherd Community Church on March 16.
The 2015 campaign grossed $12,445. There were 79 contributors and the average donation was $157.53, which is very close to last year’s canvass. It is interesting to note that there were four generous donations of between $500 and $2000. The people of this community are to be commended for their generosity.
The organization is appreciative of every donation made to 20 charities. Some of these charities have conveyed their sincere gratitude for this benevolent support. Some of the comments are as follows:
“The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan would like to thank the Cut Knife and District community for their recent donation. With the majority of our funds raised by fundraising efforts and donated by individuals, generous communities like yours are critical parts of our organization.
“Your community’s donation ensures help for today by providing support, education and information to people with dementia, their family and caregivers. Your gift has also provided Hope for Tomorrow by funding research into a cause, cure and improving the quality of life for those afflicted by dementia.”
“Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) Inc. Statistics show mental illness will seriously disrupt the lives of one in four Canadians. Considering these numbers, it is certain someone you know is now, or has been, affected by a mental health issue and may have required the services of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
“Your contribution will enable us to continue providing the programs and support necessary to improve the quality of life of people experiencing mental health problems.”
“Thank you for your generous gift in support of Baby’s Breath Canada. Through your assistance, Baby’s Breath supports innovative research, provides bereavement support and pursues advocacy efforts in order to better understand and mitigate risks related to sudden and unexpected infant deaths and still births in Canada.”
Each contributor can be proud of the difference their donation makes in the lives of many others in our province and country.
Donors’ Choice also appreciates the support of community organizations, financial institutions and businesses in the community. The executive members devote many hours of voluntary help required to administrate this charity. A special note of thanks goes out to Jean Lawes who received, receipted and deposited each and every donation.
Elected to office for the 2016 October campaign are chair Lorie Gibson, vice-chair Cathy Bullock, treasurer Don McCallum and secretary Cheryl Roswell.
Donations to Charities
Abilities Council (Sask.) $428; Alzheimer Assoc. (Sask.) $992; Arthritis and Rheumatism (Sask.) 722; Baby’s Breath (Canada) $687; Cancer Society (Canada) $866; Colitis and Ileitus $338; Community Living (Sask.) $171; Canadian Institute for the Blind $522; Diabetes Society (Canada) $672; Early Childhood Intervention (Battlefords) $90; Epilepsy (Sask.) ; Heart & Stroke (Sask.) ; Kidney Research Foundation (Canada); Lung Assoc. (Sask.) $337; Mental Health (Canada) $1,067; Multiple Sclerosis Society (Canada) $912; Parkinson Disease (Sask.) $807; Red Cross (Canada) $408; Sask. Deaf and Hard of Hearing $680; Twin Rivers Health Care - Cut Knife $1,039.
