Organizers are overwhelmed following the success of the inaugural East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice fall festival.
The event, held at the Ridgetown Fairgrounds this past Saturday, welcomed over 2000 people and 360 vehicles, raising over $30,000 for the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
“We’re overwhelmed by the support of the community,” says Emily Vollans, head of the planning committee and a member of Ridge Runners East Kent. “We’ve been planning for months and people really showed up to support not only the event, but Hospice as well. Everyone on the planning committee knows how fortunate we are to have Hospice in our community and the turnout today shows that everyone is Chatham-Kent feels the same way.”
“Everyone at Hospice is so appreciative of the work the planning committee put into organizing this wonderful event in support of Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation,” says Jodi Maroney, Executive Director of Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. “The funds raised through Hot Rods for Hospice will go directly to supporting families in our community who reach out to the Hospice for care.
Proceeds from the event will support high quality, comfortable end of life care for families at Chatham-Kent Hospice.
