On Friday, May 4, 2018, the Dresden Rotary Club hosted the Lite Bite Final Push Community Kickoff at the Royal Canadian Legion in Dresden, raising an incredible $22,385 for the CKHA Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign.
Over 150 guests attended May’s Lite Bite event, featuring The Final Push organizer’s Dave Depencier and Dan Van Moorsel riding their training bikes throughout the evening.
Guests enjoyed a barbequed dinner and the opportunity to learn more about The Final Push bike ride, taking place May 23 to 28th.
The evening was organized by the Dresden Rotary Club as a way to increase awareness and kick-off the Final Push’s fundraising efforts.
The Club also pledged to donate all donations made during the Lite Bite, up to $5,000.
“We had hoped that collectively the crowd would donate enough that we could fulfill our $5,000 match pledge,” said Stuart Kiar, Secretary, Dresden Rotary Club, in a media release.
“Raising over $22,000 in one night speaks to the importance of the equipment being supported through The Final Push, and how important it is to have this available in our own backyard.”
In addition to a $6,000 Dresden Rotary Club donation, CK Ready Mix/Dresden Ready Mix presented a $5,000 donation to the Final Push.
The Dresden Catherine McVean IODE Chapter also presented $1,500 in support of the event.
“This has been a fabulous kickoff to the month of The Final Push event, and the final month of our fundraising campaign,” said Mary Lou Crowley, Executive Director, Foundation of CKHA.
“Dave and Dan are very passionate about raising the funds needed to bring a new CT Scan to Chatham-Kent, and this event provided an exciting boost to their fundraising efforts.”
Individuals are encouraged to pledge Dave and Dan by donating online or through corporate sponsorship by contacting Dave Depencier directly.
The Final Push target fundraising goal is $100,000.
Including the proceeds from the Lite Bite, around $50,000 has been raised to date.
Everyone is invited to the event taking place May 23rd at 7:00 a.m. at CKHA‟s Wallaceburg hospital site, and are encouraged to ride along with Dave and Dan as they return into Chatham-Kent on May 28th.
More details regarding the kickoff and campaign celebration are available at the Final Push website at
http://www.thefinalpush.ca.
