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Chary Produce, Chary Picker Country Market and Heritage Hoops announced that the fifth annual Sweet Corn for Cancer fundraiser brought in $12,260 for the Juravinski Cancer Centre and Hamilton Health Sciences.
The fundraiser began five years ago as a way for the Chary family to honour a loved one, while giving back to a cause close to their hearts.
Since then, it has grown into a community event supported by local businesses, sponsors, volunteers and residents.
Organizers thanked everyone who helped make this year’s fundraiser possible, including businesses that donated raffle prizes, set up booths or contributed to the event.
They also credited the many people who stopped by for sweet corn, bought raffle tickets, donated, volunteered or helped spread the word.
Organizers said Sweet Corn for Cancer has always been about more than the final fundraising total. The event is also a chance to remember loved ones, support people currently fighting cancer and bring the community together.
After five years, organizers said the continued support from both familiar and new faces means a great deal to the family.
Written by Jeremy Hall
