Cancer Jubilee Gaining Momentum
Molson announces donation in hopes of motivating corporate support.
(Brantford, ON) – This year’s inaugural Help–A-Child-Smile cancer jubilee got a boost last weekend after Molson Canada announced a $2,000 donation in support of the event. Jubilee organizers are hopeful that the donation – 10 per cent of this year’s fundraising goal – will encourage other area businesses to get involved.
“This organization gives families who are dealing with cancer an opportunity to smile,” explained Ted Lavell, Brantford area resident and event organizer. “We’re hoping this donation from Molson motivates other local businesses to support members of the community suffering from cancer.”
The June 30th jubilee, hosted at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90, will feature door prizes, a silent auction, bands and non-stop live music from noon to midnight. All proceeds donated to the event will go directly towards providing families with opportunities to laugh and have fun through the Help-A-Child-Smile organization.
“However large or small the donation, we’re hoping this announcement serves as an informal challenge to other area businesses,” explained Matt Grahlman, area sales representative, Molson Canada. “We’re happy to be able to contribute and hope others follow suite however they can.”
The cancellation of another local area cancer fundraiser has prompted many in the community, including Canadian Legion members, organizers and volunteers to get behind the organizing efforts.
This year’s event is in honour of Bradley Campbell, who before succumbing to a hard fought battle with Cancer in December 2006, regularly visited Hamilton General Hospital in costume on Halloween to give candy to sick kids and flowers to their mothers. The event is also in honour of another area resident taken by cancer, Jan Stevens.
