North Wellington diabetes campaign receives nearly $50,000 in donations

Chairman George Van Ankum extended congratulations to team captains and canvassers from the North Perth - North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), who raised $49,457 in this year’s annual residential appeal campaign.

With all the kits now collected, the branch reports its total is just $542 shy of the $50,000 goal.

Van Ankum also extended appreciation to the numerous friends, neighbours and businesses who opened their doors and wallets when close to 300 canvassers knocked at their doors throughout the branch area, which runs from Clifford to Alma and Dundalk to Mitchell.

“We are so thankful for caring supporters who donated so generously in support of our mission,” said Van Ankum.

The CDA’s mission is to help people with diabetes live healthy lives, while working to find a cure. The organization provides people with diabetes and health care professionals with education and services and supports research into the condition.

For more information contact the branch office at 519-338-3181. The office, located at 94B Elora St. S., P.O. Box 8 in Harriston, is open every Tuesday and Friday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30pm.