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Tis the season for … maple syrup and a good cause

The golden elixir of Spring has helped a great cause at the same time.

Travis Dewar of Manitoulin Island says his family held a sweet fundraiser once again this year to assist people in their fight against cancer.

Dewar says the 8th Annual Dewar Family Syrup auction was held last week auctioning off one litre of their syrup with the money going to the Northern Cancer Foundation.

He says the winning bid came in at $1,200 but with the addition of a matched donation from an anonymous donor, this year’s event raised over $2,400 with more money coming in.

Dewer adds the family has now successfully raised over $12,000 over the last eight years and thanks to everyone for their support.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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