by Roger Klein // Photography by Dave West
Skiing for Pets
The Craigleith Ski Club played host to numerous events and fundraisers this season that brightened and warmed up a dark winter. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s first annual Ski for Pets fundraiser was held on February 2 and the weather complied. Blue skies and fresh powder highlighted a fun and memorable day which raised nearly $35,000 for medicine and hospital supplies to help care for furry patients brought into the GTHS Animal Centre.
Suzanne and Jeff Sutherland
at Ski for Pets.
A Winter’s Blast
Winterblast, held on February 9, was the 38th Annual Winter Extravaganza to benefit Hospice Georgian Triangle and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Attendees could choose a day of outdoor fun on the slopes, or relaxation with a yoga class and spa tickets, before enjoying a gourmet lunch and après-ski. All in all, the day raised $17,500 for the hospice.
Alison FitzGerald, executive director of My Friend’s House Collingwood, presented with a generous donation from Desmond Von Teichman and the team from Royal LePage Locations North.
Front row: Donna Crane, Patti Parsons, Cindy Ryerse, Jessica Ryerse with Layne, Emily Bradley, Deanna Schrader, Alison FitzGerald, Doug Tunis, Karen Willison.
Back row: Desmond Von Teichman, Melissa Worts, Michael Sommer, Carlo De Castris, Georgiana Woods.
From left: Adrienne Wood, Melissa Worts, Joan Schatz, Geoffrey James and Gigi Worts among a group that helped raise funds for Hospice Georgian Triangle.
Jenny Millsap-Beattie, Liz Stewart and Cindy Ryerse having a blast at Winterblast.
