CORNWALL, Ontario – Rachel’s Kids is organizing their first ever Suds & Sap fundraiser. Taking place Jan. 11 and 12 at the Cornwall Civic Complex, Suds & Sap is a new fundraiser to support the work of Rachel’s Kids.
Rachel’s Kids is a local non-profit that receives no government funding and relies entirely on the generosity of donors and sponsors. Rachel’s Kids works to support children with autism and through the House of Hope they make the lives of kids sick with cancer a little easier anyway they can, whether it be through donating gas money to go to the hospital, or a gaming system to help end isolation.
Ticket prices for Suds & Sap are $60 for general admission, or $80 for VIP tickets. VIP ticketholders get to skip the line and also will have their own private area to enjoy their favourite suds and sap products. There are only 100 VIP tickets and they are expected to go fast.
“We wanted to hold a Canadian themed event,” said Rachel’s Kids Executive Director Kim Lauzon. “Winter is very Canadian and following that is maple syrup season. We wanted to go for a rustic Canadian theme. You can show up in jeans and that would be fine.”
Lauzon expects there to be 15 to 20 vendors at the show including larger breweries like Labatt and Molson. Labatt and Molson are also entering prizes for an early bird draw. Those who buy their tickets before Dec. 11 will be entered for a chance to win box seat tickets to an NHL game in Ottawa or a Basket of Cheer, which includes an umbrella and two tickets to see the Montreal Canadiens.
Entertainment at the event will be familiar to any regulars at the Glengarry Highland Games. Bands include Bang on the Ear, Hadrians Wall, the Shiners and Fridge Full of Empties.
“The money raised at this event will help us sustain programs that we currently offer,” said Lauzon. “This event is something fun we are helping to bring to the community.”
