Dinner/Dance and auction for Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation

Jeff Green | Oct 20, 2011

Sheri Chatson and Lorraine McDonald of Cloyne are planning to participate in a 150 kilometre all-women charity snowmobile run in Huntsville next February, and they are doing some fundraising to raise the $1250 donation that is the price of admission.

“A friend of mine participated last year, and I thought it was a good event for a really good cause,” Sheri Chatson said.

Although she will have to borrow a snowmobile for the event, and she admits she hasn’t done much snowmobiling in recent years, Chatson is keen to complete the 150 km, one-day run, even if she will feel it afterwards.

But first things first. The main fundraising event that Chatson and McDonald have planned is a dinner, dance, and a silent auction on October 29 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook.

One of the things that the two women like about the the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation, which runs the breast cancer snow run, is the fact that it was established to help Canadian women/men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer directly.

Funds go to cover the many unforeseen expenses people with breast cancer may face, and which their health insurance program may not cover.The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation raised over $440,000 this past year at the 11th annual event! The money has assisted with the purchase of prosthetic breasts, special bras, wigs, hats, prescriptions, and many other items that relate directly to breast cancer.

A number of local businesses have donated prizes for the silent auction that will be a major part of the event on October 29. The roast beef dinner is being served at 6pm, and the dance is at 8pm. Tickets are $25, or $10 for the dance alone. They can be bought at the door or by contacting Sheri at 613-336-9662, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For futher information about the snowmobile run or the Kelly Shires Foundation, go to breastcancersnowrun.org