Last year, Wendy and Mike Fields, members of Wildwood by the Lake, decided to organize a fundraiser that transformed empty bottles and cans into a fulfilling donation for the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent (ASCK).
ASCK officials say Wendy’s father, Joe Breynaert, was a former client of ASCK’s Day Program and the motivation behind this fundraiser. Wendy and Mike saw how valuable the Day Program was for both their family and Joe’s well-being and wanted to recognize that in his memory.
Along with Wildwood Park Members, Wendy and Mike collected an enormous number of cans and bottles during the spring and summer months.
They cashed them in and presented ASCK a donation of $3,552 in 2021.
The Wildwood Park Members were at it again this year and managed to raise even more funds.
ASCK was extremely grateful to receive a donation of $4,680.70.
That’s over $8,200 in total from recyclables.
The Ridgetown Beer Store was very pleasant and patient as they always assisted Mike and Wendy with a smile, no matter how large their load was, ASCK officials say.
Wendy, Mike, and the Wildwood Park Members gave empty cans and bottles a meaningful purpose as ASCK can continue to assist those affected by dementia in Chatham-Kent, just like they did with Wendy’s father.
For more information, contact ASCK at 519-352-1043.
