The Lakefield Curling Club has raised over $15,000 to support people impacted by the October fire that destroyed the Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown Lakefield, including the upper storey apartments.
On Saturday, November 1, the club hosted a fundraising bonspiel at a cost of $50 per person or $300 per team. The curling activities included one draw featuring two games, with six-person teams rotating positions.
Along with curling, the event featured a silent auction with items donated by local businesses, club members, friends, and family, live music by Kate Kelly, and food — much of which was donated by club members.
The Lakefield Curling Club partnered with the Lakefield & District Lions Club, which is facilitating the distribution of donations to the impacted families, to collect monetary donations.
The club was aiming to raise $5,000 through participation in the bonspiel, player pledges, and the silent auction.
“We are pleased and very proud to announce that, through these collective efforts, members of the Lakefield Curling Club raised over $15,242.34,” reads a message from the club’s board of directors posted on Facebook to thank club members and the community. “These funds will provide essential relief and comfort to those facing hardships as a result of the tragedy.”
