At the Don Ross Centre starting at 7:30 this Saturday, the Wounded Warriors fundraiser will put on another show.
This year’s acts and personalities includes country singer Blake Emmonds, Ontario bluegrass band The Good Brothers, and Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield.
Wounded Warriors is a organization that fundraises to help military personnel who experience post-traumatic stress disorder. Funds go towards things such as service dogs, and an annual excursion.
A number of Wounded Warriors travelling by bus stopped in Battleford earlier this year on their way to Lloydminster, where participants partook in fishing and golfing, among other activities.
This fundraiser is the fourth Marlene Oleshko has organized in North Battleford. Oleshko was motivated to contribute to a Wounded Warriors after attending a Wounded Warriors event in Nipawin, and after watching an inspiring video.
“I knew that I had to do something to help them out,” Oleshko said.
Oleshko said she dedicates time to organizing the event to raise awareness of the challenges Wounded Warriors experience.
Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Schofield is looking forward to the event.
“We don’t thank the men and women who serve in our military and as first responders often enough, and so Wounded Warriors Weekend is a valuable opportunity to express our gratitude,” Schofield wrote in a statement.
The Good Brothers, a bluegrass band from Ontario, have performed a number of Wounded Warriors fundraising events.
“We’ve met so many people over the past four, five years,” Bruce Good said. In addition to having fun with Wounded Warriors participants, Good said “we’ve really got involved with them on a personal level.”
Good said the setlist will feature many old songs, along with cuts from the Good Brothers’ recent album, Wide Awake Dreaming.
“All I can say is it’s one of the most worthy causes I’ve ever been involved in, and it makes such a difference for these men and women.”
Oleshko thanks among others, sponsors, those who donate, and those who buy tickets.
Tickets are $60 each, while a table of eight costs $440. Call 306-445-7781 or 306-441-9602 to buy tickets and for more information.
