Winterfest raises money for Five Counties

Community support helped raise $33,000 in Peterborough and $22,000 in Lindsay through the Five Counties Children’s Centre Winterfest 2018 event last week (Nov. 22-25) at Peterborough Square, presented by Chemong Home Hardware, and Lindsay Square, presented by the Rotary Club of Lindsay. These funds will support the kids who come to Five Counties Children’s Centre for treatment that will change their day-to-day life as well as their quality of life as an adult.

Each November, a local committee pulls together a collection of decorated trees and displays them at Peterborough Square. For this free family event other seasonal items, live music, games, entertainers and a Kids Zone also occupy the central hallways of the mall the week Santa starts hosting visitors as they share their Christmas wishes.

“The demand for our services increases each year,” explained CEO Diane Pick. “Last year we provided service to 4,084 children, and increased the number of treatment visits to 36,389. We depend on donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals to help local kids with special needs and their families. Early intervention is key to encourage their confidence, independence and inclusion. The impact of this $33,000 provided through Winterfest is we will be able to get children off our waiting list and into the programs and services they need. Thank you to everyone involved from the bottom of our hearts!”

Five Counties expresses its gratitude to their sponsors, volunteers and event attendees who made the event such a success and to help the kids and families the Centre serves. Without donations and support, the specialized programs and services that are making the most difference to the kids and families would not be possible.

If you are interested in helping out with future events, please call Lois Tuffin, fund development co-ordinator at Five Counties Children’s at 705-748-2337, x380 or email at .