The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the town office March 13.
The 2014 campaign grossed $12,020. There were 76 contributors and the average donation was $158.16, which is an increase from last year’s average donation of $129.54.
There were four very generous donations of between $500 and $2,000. 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:
“On behalf of the Twin Rivers Health Care Foundation, I would like to thank you for your generous contribution. As requested, these funds will be used towards enhancing health services at the Cut Knife Special Care Home."
"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 in Canada."
"Thank you for the generous donations your community made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation through your Donors’ Choice Campaign. Every seven minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke and that is why your support is so important. You are helping us fund major research initiatives and targeted education programs to ensure that we all spend more time living and less time battling disease."
"The Canadian Mental Health Association is a volunteer based organization, which supports and promotes the rights of persons with mental illness to maximize their full potential and promotes and enhances the mental health and well-being of all members of the community. 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 illness problems. Thanks for your generosity."
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 the town office for the use of their facilities for the meeting each year, the Cut Knife Courier for assisting with news items and ads, the Cut Knife branch of Innovation Credit Union for handling the account and to the executive for the many hours of voluntary help required administrating this charity.
Jean Lawes received, receipted and deposited each and every donation.
Elected to office for the 2015 October campaign were: choir - Lorie Gibson, vice-choir - Cathy Bullock, treasurer- Don MacCallum and secretary - Cheryl Rowswell.
