Kneeling: Scott McKay, Jackie Ralph; Front Row: Andy McCaffrey, Kevin Quinn, Anne Howlett, Catherine Howlett, Zak Brand, Bruce Muise; Back Row: Joe Gamble, Jim Cummings, Andrew Howlett, Terry Warmington, Amanda Hell, Stephanie Serenko, Derek Hall |
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The Knights of Columbus Council 2092 and CFOS 560 have been doing Radio Bingo every Wednesday since March 2021.
On Sunday Apr. 16, a cheque presentation and Thank You Vendors event occurred at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Owen Sound.
Cheques were presented to:
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – $15,000
- Owen Sound Special Olympics – $6000
- Grey Bruce Pregnancy Centre – $4000
- Grey Bruce Families for Autism – $4000
In addition all of the Bingo card vendors have donated the commissions they would have received over the past two years, totalling $7,767 split between the four charities.
Since the inception of CFOS Radio Bingo a total of $127,676 has been donated to:
- CMHA – $88,883 – youth programs
- Owen Sound Special Olympics – $18,554 – equipment and sponsorships
- Grey Bruce Pregnancy Centre – $10,165 – specialized baby seats and strollers
- Grey Bruce Families for Autism – $10,165 – community signage
The Knights of Columbus and CFOS are very grateful for their vendors and all those Bingo-playing supporters out there.
Thank you one and all.
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