Over 100 people joined together on September 17, 2022 to march to The Grand Parade through downtown Chatham to publicly honour aging friends and family.
The Grand Parade is a fundraiser that connects organizations throughout Canada to raise support and awareness for aging friends and family and the services that exist to assist with daily living.
The team at Family Service Kent enthusiastically engaged in fundraising for this important cause.
After two years of battling a pandemic, and wanting to test the waters through public fundraising efforts, a goal was set of $20,000.
Family Service Kent was absolutely blown away by the public support for this cause and were so excited to be able to blast through that goal and raise over $26,000.
The funds that have been raise will be used towards the CHAP Transportation and Community Counselling programs.
CHAP Transportation is accessible door-to-door transportation for aging adults for services that range from medical appointments, social activities, and other activities to support with daily living; while the Community Counselling program offers a safe and comfortable space to discuss concerns and strengthen the ability to make desired changes in one’s life.
Darrin Canniff, Mayor of Chatham-Kent, was in attendance for this event.
“It was great to see everyone at The Grand Parade supporting Family Service Kent and all its partners in raising funds for helping them achieve their goals,” Mayor Canniff stated, in a media release.
Dan Farrow, executive director of Family Service Kent, added: “It is Family Service Kent’s desire to support aging adults in Chatham-Kent and ensure their dignity and citizenship is valued, honoured, and respected. This event proves that we have a great community that also cares deeply about aging adults and is willing to go over and above to ensure their strengths and capabilities are recognized and upheld.”
Donations towards The Grand Parade will be accepted until October 31, 2022 at www.thegrandparade.org/location/chatham.
Click on the ‘Donate Direct’ to donate.
