Krotz Street Benefit raises $35K for victims of January residential fire

‘This is probably one of the best days of my life’

February 8, 2024 @ 9:00 amNews

The Krotz Street Benefit was hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Feb. 4, a fundraiser for three local families who were affected by a devastating residential fire in early January. The event raised approximately $35,000 for the Dwarika, Babcock and Gumprich families, who were all on hand Sunday alongside several hundred attendees. Pictured: Jane Dwarika, benefit organizer and Listowel Legion Executive President Sherry Hamilton, Pastor Ralph Dwarika, Janie and Bob Babcock, Carole Gumprich and benefit organizer Debb Ritchie. Absent: Allen Gumprich. (Dan McNee Photo)
LISTOWEL – The irony isn’t lost on Pastor Ralph Dwarika that one of the worst days he has ever experienced directly led to one of the best. That’s exactly what transpired on Sunday, Feb. 4 at Parkview Gardens in Listowel, when the North Perth community turned out in droves to support the three families who…
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