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Crohn's and Colitis
Fundraiser - 2007
Sandalwood black
belt testing candidates are required to perform some community service
as a curriculum requirement. The 2007-2008 test group
was given the goal of raising $1000 to be donated to the Crohn's and
Colitis Foundation of Canada through a project of their choice.
The project required that a formal proposal be
made to the Foundation's representatives and Sandalwood's
instructors and that the proposed fundraiser be acceptable to all
parties. What follows is a photographic review of the elements
and outcome of the project.
   Project proposal presentation to Foundation representatives
The group proposed to
hold an all-ages rock concert, had arranged access to an excellent
venue at no charge as well as having commitments from several local
bands to perform at the event at no charge. Net gate from the
cover charge and any on-site sales would generate funds for the
project. Moreover several other good initiatives for raising
funds were proposed. The proposal met the approval of
Sandalwood instructors and the Foundation.
Unfortunately,
shortly before the concert was to be held it had to be cancelled
because the venue became unavailable. Undeterred by that turn of
events the group developed an alternative plan and on June 11th hosted
a Classic Desserts Night with about eighty people in attendance.
Desserts for the event were donated by numerous local businesses,
listed at the bottom of this page.
    
         The group significantly exceeded their $1000 target and raised over $5000 through their various endeavours!  Left to Right: Albert Labossiere, Lydia Barans, Natalie Labossiere, Gord Watson, Rob Matson, Milo Nikolic, Greg Elworthy, Chris Nesmith, Daryl Chase, Lizzy Hoffman, and Sandy Martin Missing from the photo are: Grant Bedingfield, Nikki Fraser and Devon O'Brien   We are very grateful to the following businesses for donating the wonderful desserts that made the dessert night possible.
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