The local firefighters union is planning a charity car wash May 7 to raise money for local charities.
The North Battleford Firefighters Association Local No. 1756 is hosting the car wash at Splish Splash Auto and Pet Wash on that date and it will run between 1 and 4 p.m.
“It’s strictly for charity,” said Brett Johnson of the North Battleford Fire Fighters Association.
The plan is for their members to be at Splish Splash and they will volunteer their time working and Squeegieing at the car wash. There are also plans for coffee, as well as balloons and cotton candy for the kids.
To raise money, Splish Splash will issue $20 wash cards, with $10 going directly to charity. Splish Splash will also continue to run the fundraiser throughout the week after the May 7 event is over.
The money will stay in the community, Johnson said, and will be dispersed among local organizations who need funds. The idea is to “promote what we’re doing and raise money for local organizations,” said Johnson.
Their union had done other fundraising such as bingos or charity steak nights, with those funds given to charity as well, and are hoping for good support for this latest venue.
“Anything is a benefit,” said Johnson. “This is the first time trying to do this, so we’re going to see how it goes and hopefully between the PR for it and maybe the word of mouth, we’ll get a good turnout.”
