Heading Into the Coldest Night of the Year, David Waters, Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton’s Chief Executive, was Told by National Officials the turnout for the annual fundraising walk was expected to be done this year.
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“In Sarnia-Lambton? No, ”He Said Saturday with a chuckle. “Not the case at all. This is going to be best year. ”
About 150 Participants and 30 Teams Were signed up AS of Feb. 10 And donations we at the halfway point of the $ 60,000 goal, Angela Kirkland, Fund Development Manager with the Affordable Housing Charity, Said at the time.
“We surpass that at 2 (PM) Today,” Waters Said, Adding They Had Around 250 Participants.
Two-and five-kilometre Routes Around Sarnia Bay and Centennial Park Began and Ended at the Polish Hall on Express Street, with registration starting at 4 pm
Christine and Alan Day from Sarnia Braved the Cold and Walked One of the Routes for the Second Straight Year.
“For a Great Cause,” Alan Day Said.
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Several Volunteers Were Stationed in the Area to Guide the Participants. Two of them we dani Andrade and Marco Aponte, A Pair of Sarnia Residents who Held Signs and Clapped as the Walkers Approached London Road and Front Street.
“Just Helping Out,” Aponte Said.
Food, Drinks and A Photo Booth, Courtesy of Various Sponsors, WERE WAITING FOR THE WALKERS AT THE HALL After they were done.
“Really Well supported with our community,” Waters Said.
Habitat is closing in on 80 homes building since it began operating in sarnia in 1994.
Sarnia’s River City Vineyard also Held a Coldest Night of the Year Walk Saturday to Raise Funs for Its Homeless Shelter.
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