Cutter Rally another charitable success

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

The 19th annual Poker Cutter Rally For Cancer was another resounding success with a total of $28,908.09 raised, a significant increase over last year.

This year’s rally, held at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, saw 24 teamsters on their cutters, 10 horse-back riders, 27 paid participants, 165 ghost hand buyers, as well as 150 passengers who all enjoyed a great day on the trail.

As in year’s past, funds from the 2023 rally will support the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF).

The foundation received a total of $23,126.39 with $14,453.39 going to the Professional Development Bursary for Nurses to continue their education in Oncology/ Cancer care.

The remaining $8,673 will go into an endowment fund to be used for future new equipment purchases.

“It was a strong event and a strong fundraiser for our objectives,” said co-chair Mike Sidoryk.

“We started an endowment fund last year and that will keep our Cutter Rally for Cancer in memory forever with this new program.”

Tammy Hampel cochaired the event with Sidoryk and explained it all started 19 years ago after the East West chapter of the Alberta Carriage Driving Association lost a member to cancer, and they wanted to give back.

Hampel also explained another rea - son the club started this event almost 20 years ago was to pull to horse and driving community together.

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