Legion Ladies continuing their donation support
The U15 Little Chiefs hockey team were given a generous donation by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Thompson, Manitoba, through their Remembrance Day tea fundraiser, and received an incredible $3820 profit from the event. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is a small volunteer group that provides a venue for other organizations to fundraise for various causes. They have been helping local groups in Thompson, Manitoba, for years, including the TuTu & Turns Dance Group, the RD Parker Vimy Ridge Tour Group, and the Special Olympics Norman Manitoba group.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is a group of 14 individuals, many of whom have been with the organization since its inception. June Bourguignon, the treasurer of the Legion Ladies, has been a part of the organization for an impressive 43 years. When asked about the organization, June stated, “We reach out to people that need to fundraise. And we put on a big fundraiser, it’s a big venue…Because we have things like the Pie Auction, a silent auction that give these needed organizations profits from that.”
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary holds two major annual fundraisers, one on Mother's Day and the other on Remembrance Day. Additionally, they hold an annual Mother's Day Tea, which takes place on the day before Mother’s Day (May 11). The tea is a major event for the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and they donate the profits from the event to a group of their choice.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary has been a crucial part of the Thompson community for many years. Their support for various organizations and causes has made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals in the community.
The U15 Little Chiefs was able to raise a significant amount of money to help with their expenses, and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary was able to fulfill their mission of helping local organizations fundraise for their causes.
The success of the tea fundraiser is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the U15 Little Chiefs hockey team and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The event was well-attended, and the community came out to support the team and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The event featured a Pie Auction, a silent auction, and a variety of baked goods made by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
The U15 Little Chiefs hockey team is just one of the many groups that have benefitted from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s support. The success of the tea fundraiser is a reminder of the importance of community support for local organizations and the impact that support can have on the lives of others.
~Matthias J. Johnson is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Thompson Citizen. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
Matthias Johnson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thompson Citizen
