Listen to our local news May 4th for inspiring stories from the people and organizations
who have made a significant impact on our community.
Learn the secrets and strategies to their success and put them to use in your own campaigns.
Discover the Fundraisers, May 4th
THE FUNDRAISERS: Cheryl Keddy-Scott
Cheryl Keddy-Scott is the Creator and Director of Village of Hope Niagara. They have been assisting those in need through their food bank, thrift store, and community garden, since 2008. Cheryl has worked in social services for over 35 years and wanted to make a difference and pr...
May 04, 2023
THE FUNDRAISERS: Richard Vanderhaegue
Richard Vanderhaegue was born and raised in Pembroke, Ontario. He says his main inspiration for getting into fundraising was his mom, who ran several charitable organizations in Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley, and was awarded the Order of Canada for her tireless efforts. After mo...
May 04, 2023
THE FUNDRAISERS: Christine Clark-Lafleur
Christine Clark-Lafleur is the Executive Director of Port Cares in Port Colborne. In the role she has held for nine years, she works shoulder to shoulder with a great team of people who provide comprehensive, wrap-around social services to individuals and families in need, servin...
May 04, 2023
THE FUNDRAISERS: Christina Colasurdo
Christina Colasurdo has been involved with Julia's Journey for the past 12 years in memory of her daughter Julia who passed away from Leukemia. Through Julia's Journey, she has been raising funds for families who also have children that are battling children's cancer. Families fa...
May 04, 2023
THE FUNDRAISERS: Dan Giancola
Dan Giancola was born and raised in Niagara. A former placekicker in the Canadian Football League, Dan made his CFL debut with the Toronto Argonauts during the 1999 season as a 29 year-old rookie. At the time Giancola became a kicker in the CFL, he worked as a clerk at a grocery ...
May 04, 2023