THUNDER BAY – Camp Quality Northwestern Ontario is sharpening its fundraising skills, turning to a unique competition to help the registered charity raise $10,000.
Axe Cancer will be held at Northern Axeperts, which recently moved to Wacky's, and will involve up to 15 teams of four in a unique fundraising tournament on Nov. 18.
Participants will pay a fee of $40 to take part and are being asked to raise a minimum of $50 more in pledges to help fund Camp Quality’s year-round efforts to assist children suffering from cancer, including a week-long summer camp at Loon Lake.
“It’s a first of its kind as a fundraiser here in Thunder Bay, so we’re excited to be doing something different,” said Camp Quality director Ashleigh Quarrell.
“It’s a really interesting experience. I just tried it for the first time myself and it was a lot of fun. I hope that people will come out.”
The event is sponsored by the Thunder Centre Canadian Tire outlet and auto parts manager Harry Fediuk said it’s a great cause, one that’s close to his heart.
“My youngest son was diagnosed with cancer quite a while ago, it’s been almost 16 years now. So we’ve been involved with Camp Quality well over 15 years,” Fediuk said.
”I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. I used to do stuff like this as a kid, throwing at trees. It’s a fun event and it looks like it’s going to be a neat thing for Thunder Bay to experience.”
Participants must be 18 and older to take part.
Those interested in taking part in the event can get more information or register online at www.campquality.org/axecancerthunderbay.
Sponsorship opportunities are also still available.
