YWCA's Virtual Challenge Raises Over $28,000 For Shelter and Support Services For Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
/The YWCA has raised $28,641 for their shelter and support services from their second annual Virtual Challenge that started from May 3 - 31 announced Thursday.
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton receives only partial government funding and relies on annual fundraising initiatives to cover basic operating costs. Photo Courtesy of YWCA Peterborough.
The online fundraiser was an initiative in support of local YWCA resources for women experiencing gender-based violence.
“The Virtual Challenge provides a unique opportunity to use whatever we have to make a positive difference,” said Ria Nicholson of the YWCA. “Whether that’s the courage to raise the issue of gender-based violence with our friends and family or the means to support the YWCA’s services by making a donation - every bit helps!”
Participants registered an activity online to accomplish throughout May and challenged others to match their efforts.
Activities were flexible, encouraging activities such as cooking, yoga or anything you could think of. The challenge was open to all ages to participate safely in their own way and schedule.
This year, participants who raised more than $250 were entered in a draw to win 1 of 3 prizes. This year’s winners are:
1st Prize – Recliner (donated by Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses) – Bethany LeBlonc
2nd Prize – Home Care Package (donated by Swish Maintenance Ltd & Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre) – Alder Howe
3rd Prize – Foodie Package (donated by Ashburnham Ale House, Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Primal Cuts, The Chocolate Rabbit & Sobeys Towerhill) – Patti Clancy, Kawartha Home & Health Care Services
