The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) is continuously looking to make upgrades to their campground and a fundraiser last week got them a step closer.
Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club held a “Mid-Summer Fundraiser” last Wednesday evening at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. According to BYCOC vice president Cathy Robertson, the evening raised approximately $3,100 for camp upgrades.
The upgrades in particular the money will be going towards creating larger, accessible washrooms in the activity centre building at the camp.
“It’s all about accessibility renovations,” said Robertson.
The BYCOC is also working towards a larger, barrier-free kitchen.
“We almost sold out,” said Robertson. “For a Wednesday, in mid-summer, coming into a long weekend, we have done well.”
The fundraiser saw goods and services donated, with Robertson stating G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. donating the facility, food provider Nat’s Wraps & Apps food truck waiving their transportation fee, entertainers Don McArthur and Nancy Roy from the River Rock Ramblers donating their time, and a silent auction. Libro Credit Union and Provincial Chrysler also joined as sponsors.
“That’s what this event is all about. To raise money to do the upgrades,” said Robertson.
The sponsors and supporters “came on board because they believe what we’re doing,” said Robertson.
“They want to raise as much as possible for the renovations.”
There were 101 tickets sold to the event, she added, with additional walk-ins attending the night of the event.
“It makes a difference,” she said. “The community supports us.”
Renovation costs to the activity centre will be in the range of $175,000.
Robertson added an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant will cover about $150,000 but they have to fundraise for the rest.
The BYCOC is also hosting its third annual golf tournament Sept. 22. That will be held at Wildwood Gold Course, located at 11112 11th Concession Road in McGregor, just east of Co-An Park. There will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and cost is $135 per golfer in a four-person scramble.
The golf tournament will feature a 50/50 draw, silent auction, longest drive, closest to the pin competitions, a snack on the turn and lunch.
For more information or to register for the golf tournament, please call Mary Ann Mertens at 519-988-6420 or e-mail fundraising@bryerswood.com.
Bryerswood fundraiser brings in almost $3,100 for camp upgrades
By Ron Giofu
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