The YMCA of Central East Ontario, Belleville Branch took on The Dugout Saturday, October 19 for Strong Kids and raised $9,084.42 for children and families in our community. Featuring a delicious prime rib dinner, silent auction, 50/50 draw and a high energy performance by The Impish Grins, the event was a sell out with walk-ins showing up to see the band performance.
“The current fundraising climate in Belleville is very competitive with donors having a lot of choice as to how to give their money. Last Saturday, the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign raised over $9,000 at our Dugout fundraiser. It gives me such a great sense of pride in our committee, the YMCA Belleville Branch and our incredibly generous Belleville community that so many chose to give to our campaign. All the money raised will go to help children, youth and families in need in Belleville,” shares Eric Lehtinen, co-chair of the 2019 Strong Kids Campaign.
Staff from the YMCA enjoyed the night. (Photo: submitted)
