Leader Lions’ Online Auction generates over $67,000!

By Joan Janzen
jaonjanzen@yahoo.com

The online Facebook auction hosted by the Leader Lions Club has had excellent results. Lions member Dustin Heatcoat reported on the fundraiser’s outcome. “We’re right around $67,000, but there are still people donating, which is fantastic!” People are still paying for their purchases, and some are topping up the amounts, which Dustin said is “pretty awesome.”

“We knew it would be well received by the community, but we were absolutely blown away! People were creative with their donations,” Dustin said. A total of 257 auction items were donated by people who live in the surrounding area or are tied to the community in some way.

“The funds generated won’t cover all the capital expenditures, but it will put a big dent in what needs to be done,” Dustin explained.

Recreation Director, Rochelle Francis, was invaluable to the success of the fundraiser. “Ultimately, all the donations had to go through her, and a big shout out to everyone who works at the town office for fielding calls during the whole three weeks. It put a lot of extra work on their plate,” Dustin added.

In addition, the fundraiser generated an awesome response from businesses in Swift Current and Kindersley that stepped up and helped out.