Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Sleeping Out raises $159,410 for The Bridge
Southpoint Sun - 11
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The third annual Sleeping Out at The Bridge fundraiser was held on Friday, October 1 with options to sleep on The Bridge site or to sleep at several satellite sites across the region. The fundraiser had garnered $159,410.10 in donations by press time this week, with proceeds going toward supporting critical programs at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. Inside at Bridge Head-
quarters, emcee Joe Oswald painted a picture for those watching remotely on YouTube, of how the community comes together time and time again to help those in need. “The organizations and business that come together to help this cause are what makes this event so successful,” he said. “We’re raising money, but also raising awareness.” The event inside The Bridge offered live entertainment as well, which was livestreamed so that participants and donors
could tune in. The live band was led by singer/songwriter Merissa Gleason, a twoyear breast cancer survivor from Kingsville, who writes poignant songs about her journey. The Bridge Executive Director Krista Rempel took to the road to visit the satellite locations and report in via the live feed. The Guardians of the Children Motorcycle Club also participated by visiting satellite locations on their motorcycles. The top team in fund-
raising went to UE Enclosures (Corporate), who raised $44,768, while top donors were Essex Weld Solutions and 1859232
Ontario Ltd, who each donated $20,000. Top individual fundraiser was G. Wiens, who raised $10,736.25. Top individ-
ual fundraiser who was eligible for an award was Karen Vary who raised $4,254.50.
Live entertainment included Merissa Gleason, centre, flanked by bandmates Chris Klassen, Xavier Avila and Merissa’s brother Josh. SUN photo
—POLICE BRIEFS—
Krista Rempel, Executive Director for The Bridge Youth Centre, poses with members of Guardian of the Children, who teamed with Hogs for Hospice to participate in the Sleeping Out event Friday night, October 1. SUN photo
LEAMINGTON September 23: Break and enter on Seacliff Dr. Fruit stand was broken into and cash box stolen. Approximately value $1,000. Break and enter at place of business on Deer Run Rd. Entry gained by unlocked door. Cash box and tools stolen. September 27: Break and enter at 50 Peter Ave., Access Storage. Three storage
units were targeted over the weekend September 24 to September 27. Fence to the storage area was cut to gain access. No suspects identified at this time. KINGSVILLE September 23: Break and enter, 1100 block of Main Street. Shed broken into. Tools and bike were stolen.
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