Local schools benefit from generosity of community members

Independent MC members deliver donations for breakfast clubs

October 12, 2023 @ 12:30 pmLocal News, News, Wingham Advance Times

MRES staff greeted the Independent MC with gratitude as club members dropped off the $2,000 cheque raised through various community donations throughout the year. “The generosity of our town is incredible towards our school and our kids,” MRES Principal Lorrie Goos said. (Cory Bilyea photo)
F.E. Madill Secondary School students and faculty with some of the food and snacks they can purchase because of the generosity of the local community and the Independent MC fundraising.“We really are so thankful because we really depend on community donations to keep this going. There’s been a huge increase in demand lately,” Lisa Jackson, snack program coordinator said. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Students at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Wingham are excited to see the Independent MC members ride up on their Harleys every time they come by. “The Independents have been there since day one, helping us out,” said EA Kathleen McDonald. (Cory Bilyea photo)

NORTH HURON – Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) members delivered donations received from the community to four area schools as part of their annual fundraising campaign to support local breakfast/snack clubs. Club treasurer Randy LeBlanc said that this has been their most successful year to date, raising and donating over $22,000 to Sacred Heart Catholic…

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.