In an effort to honour and remember those lost in the Humboldt Broncos bus collision, the Happy Nun Café has partnered with Stoughton Central School and the Big Six League to host a fundraiser.
Gayla Gilbertson, owner of the Happy Nun Café, explained, “We will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, at the Happy Nun in memoriam of the Humboldt Broncos, with all proceeds going to STARS Air Ambulance.”
Tickets for the fundraiser are set at $100 each, with 100 per cent of proceeds to go to STARS. There are a limited number left available.
“Brad Johner and the Johner Boys are donating their time as the entertainment for the evening and all food is being covered by suppliers,” Gilbertson said. “Servers for the evening will be members of Big Six Hockey teams, Stoughton Central School students, and Happy Nun employees who are also all donating their time.”
There will be an appearance by Highway 13 and dinner will include a delicious prime rib meal, while drinks will be for sale at $5 each, with all proceeds going to STARS as well.
Efforts from Stoughton Central School were rallied together by the graduating class in support of a classmate who plays for the Humboldt Broncos, but was not on the bus that fateful Friday. Thinking of him and wanting to do something to show their support, they were able to partner with Gilbertson at the Happy Nun Café.
Additionally, Gilbertson is hosting an auction, which will begin with items being posted online to the Happy Nun Café’s Facebook page. It will then turn into a live auction that evening with an auctioneer (who has also volunteered their services) who will start the bids off from the highest bid online. It will also be live-streamed that evening, so those unable to attend the event are still able to participate in the auction.
A special auction item will be available that night as well for Big Six Hockey fans: teams are donating jerseys with “Broncos” in place of the nameplate on the back.
If anyone is interested in donating items or purchasing a ticket, contact Gilbertson via email: [email protected].
“STARS will provide tax receipts for all auction items donated,” Gilbertson explained. “We’re hoping to start the online auction right away, so we will post them as we receive them.”
“I’ve had a very positive response from everyone so far,” she added. “The Big Six hockey organizations were offering their whole teams to help that night and STARS is very appreciative.”
“First Responders are often overlooked and we need to remember they’re not having good days either.”
“It’s a tragic event … but if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be Canadian or to live in Saskatchewan, this is it, this is who we are. The response everyone has had to this tragedy, that’s what makes you Canadian.”
The Happy Nun Café to host STARS fundraiser in memory of Humboldt Broncos.
