Braingo Tango is a huge success

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - The Royal Purple and the Brain Injury Society pulled off a fun and successful fundraising event on Saturday, November 6th, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall. Approximately thirty-nine guests enjoyed a delicious roast beef supper catered by Jody Deanna of Kindersley, followed by a dance with live entertainment.

Entertainment was provided by the classic rock band, One Cent Melon from Lloydminster. Fundraising efforts also included both a silent auction and a loonie auction. The silent auction and loonie auction were stocked with numerous items and gift cards, thanks to donations from local businesses.

Darlene May has been organizing this event for the past four years, and this year’s event was another huge success. “All of our silent auction items went, raising $10,000,” Darlene said. The loonie auction raised $400, and $4,000 was given to the Kindersley Food Bank, as well as $4,000 donated to the Crisis Centre’s women’s shelter.

“The funds raised for the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association ($1,500) and for Westberry School ($500) were funds from the 50/50 draw in the spring and our Boogie Walk in May,” Darlene explained.

The Sask. Royal Purple is in partnership with the Sask. Brain Injury Association,” Darlene said. “They’ve raised a little over $100,000 in five years, which helps the programs and weekend camps for caregivers.”

Royal Purple members from Maple Creek, Saskatoon, Beechy, Prince Albert, Sherbrooke and St. Walburg attended the event. “The members are very supportive of these events,” Darlene said. The Kindersley Royal Purple has six members, two of which are from out of town.

Sandi Loughheed (left), 1st Vice-President for Canadian Royal Purple Assoc., and Darlene May, President of Kindersley Royal Purple, hold donation cheques for Kindersley Food Bank, West Central Crisis Centre, and Westberry School.