100 Men Who Care returns to North Dundas

The popular 100 Men Who Care fundraising event is returning to North Dundas to raise another $10,000 in under an hour for a local charity’s project. The event will take place at the Chesterville Legion on Thursday, November 17 and registration is now open at www.100northdundas.com.

The fundraising pitch is simple: 100 men bring $100 each to a quick event to raise $10,000, all of which will go to local harities voted on by the participants. Men interested in more information and wanting to reserve a spot can do so at www.100northdundas.com. Regular email pdates will be provided to the enrolled men.

"100 Who Care North Dundas is an incredibly easy way to raise a significant amount of money in almost no time," said 100 Men Who Care North Dundas co-chair Dan Gasser. "Our community is packed with generous people and amazing charities, and this is the perfect way to bring them all together for a simple evening of networking and fundraising."

The $100 donation is not required at the time of online registration, but rather participants bring a blank cheque or cash with them on November 17 . All participants will receive a $100 tax receipt for their donation.

"We’re already hearing a lot of excitement about this year’s event, from both new and returning participants and we fully expect momentum to continue to build," stated Eric Duncan, co-founder of the 100 Men Who Care events in North Dundas. "Our goal is to exceed 100 men and raise above and beyond our target of $10,000 and I’m certain we will get there."

There are thousands of chapters of the "100 Who Care" movements, including both Men’s and Women’s chapters in North Dundas which were established in 2018. Each group held exceptionally successful events in 2018 and 2019, raising more than $60,000 combined for local charities, including the House of Lazarus’ Handyman Heroes Program, Community Food Share, the Winchester Hospital and more.

Any charity or organization who supports North Dundas and is able to issue a charitable tax receipt is invited to present at the 100 Men Who Care event. Information on how to apply can be found on the website.

Tid-Bit Musings

by Elva Patterson Rutters RSSW

As you enter a store, Christmas is on one side and Halloween on the other. Where is Thanksgiving for Canadians? Is it indicative of the times or do too many feel being thankful is negligible. Today's society isn't one where folks say please and thank you on a regular basis. What do we do about the declining social mannerisms?

It is quite interesting to say thank you to a clerk while maintaining eye contact, to see their face light up. Others smile and retort "no worries". Two small words "thank you" makes a million dollar difference in someone's life!!! It really can turn a bad day into a pleasant day.

That begins with those closest to you, saying thank you. Be it with our spouse, children, grandparents, neighbours, or service providers, taking that few seconds to say thank you is vital role modeling and an indication of appreciation.

With Thanksgiving narrowing in on us, what are you truly thankful for? Can you go around the dinner table and name one thing you are truly thankful for? Family, health, employment, the meal, and friends top the list. God used to be included, but so many abuse His name that I suspect few know who God really is anymore. Dig a step deeper and ask what about a certain friend do you truly appreciate?

I am truly thankful for the NDTimes, which despite printing troubles is able to keep in circulation updating us on community events. I am thankful it is a free paper, plus proud to contribute the Tid-Bit Musings column. A special thanks to all who let me know how much they enjoy the column.

Now you begin the role-modeling trend by expressing everything you appreciate or are thankful for!