30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s

James Hutton, right, is shown following his announcement that he was matching donations up to $30,000 to Soups On, in support of in-home and social recreation programs, as well as counselling, support, and education opportunities for people affected by dementia and their care partners in both Perth and Huron Counties. The entrepreneur, a former Listowel resident, also donated a fine dining experience for 10-12 people, that includes a four-course plated dinner. Auctioneer, Eddie Mathews, in the background, brought the bidding for the dining experience up $3,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron Perth. Hutton was recognized as the “Hero of the Day” for Alzheimer’s. (Contributed photo)