STRATFORD – Over 2,000 soup lovers attended the 30th anniversary Soups On fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron/Perth at the Rotary Complex here on Jan. 11. A total of $115,000, twice last year’s total, was raised for enhancing education, support and recreational programs for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s in Perth and…
30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s
Nicole BeswitherickJanuary 30, 2025 @ 7:00 amListowel Banner, News
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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)