A recent contribution to REACH Huron has created more community goodwill in turn.
Ontario Racing (OR) was recently able to support the Western Fair Association (WFA) with funding to update old stalls in its paddock area. The support was greatly appreciated by WFA and has made a very positive impact on the barn facilities at the racetrack, improving conditions for horsepeople who race in London, OR’s help meant that WFA had a large compliment of older stalls that had been well used but remained functional. WFA has a history of contributing to the community when and where it can and saw an opportunity to help another community-minded organization, and paid it forward, donating their old stalls to REACH Huron.
REACH Huron was thrilled to receive the generous donation of stalls to support its growing lineup of programs and events. This contribution will enhance the organization's ability to host larger events, educational workshops and other community focused events throughout the year. It will also directly support REACH in providing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities involving horses to serve the community.
REACH was delighted with the impact OR and WFA have made paying it forward, and in turn REACH continued that generosity with its own act of kindness, announcing that REACH will support Toys for Tots on behalf of WFA as a token of thanks for their contribution.
Toys for Tots is a program that provides new toys to economically disadvantaged children during the Christmas season. WFA serves as the main hub for the Toys for Tots Canada operations centre during the holiday season, where toys are collected, sorted, and
packaged. In conjunction The Raceway at the Western Fair District hosts the annual Drivers' Holiday Challenge, featuring eight of Canada’s best drivers competing in a racing industry event to raise funds for Toys for Tots. Drivers generously donate their earnings
that evening, and the Raceway matches the total.
This year's edition will be the sixth of the event with more than $50,000 in toys and donations raised for Toys For Tots prior to this year. This year's event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 beginning at 5:50 p.m.
To book a table in the dining room that night and take in the action in person, email [email protected]. REACH will continue the kindness by making a donation to this program, allowing participants and community members to continue
to pay the kindness forward by dropping off toys to a collection centre at the REACH facility and delivering a little Huron County love to WFA when REACH drops off its toy collection in December.
REACH Huron extends its heartfelt thanks to WFA for their generous support. Contributions like this help sustain and expand the valuable programs that REACH and its partners provide within the community.
(with files from REACH Huron)