October was proclaimed as Communithon Month for the City of Weyburn, by Mayor Marcel Roy. The goal for this year’s Communithon is to raise $82,020 and the organizing committee believes it is a goal that can be reached on the air.
The Weyburn Communithon is an annual fundraiser that supports community causes and this year will raise funds for 11 community agencies that support Weyburn and area families. Communithon is an event that is supported by local businesses, organizations and schools, and hundreds of local volunteers.
The theme for this year is, “THIS is the year … this is the year you perform. This is the year you volunteer, this is the year you give. THIS IS YOUR YEAR!"
The 11 community agencies for 2020 are: Big Brothers Big Sisters Weyburn, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Red Cross, Community Low Income Centre, CNIB Foundation, Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Inclusion Weyburn, Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan, Weyburn Care-a-Van, Weyburn Special Care Home Auxiliary, and Weyburn Youth Centre.
The 2020 Communithon will be held at the Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, October 23. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only volunteers and entertainment will be allowed to attend the event in person. Communithon will be aired on AccessNow TV and streamed live from the Communithon website, so everyone can watch from the comfort of their home or business.
The committee welcomes community involvement and other volunteers to join the committee. Follow their Facebook page, email [email protected]or visit the website at www.communithon.comto find out more information on how you can help the Communithon committee plan for the 2020 Communithon.
