It’s the best fundraiser to date for a charity hockey tournament in Lunenburg.
This year’s ‘Burg Classic raised $23,000 to help three individuals and a family.
It’s an increase of almost $10,000 from last year’s total.
One of the organizers, Jayme Niford, says the community was generous.
“To come up with these kinds of numbers it’s incredible. Not only the fundraising efforts we do around the rink and the dance that we put on but just to see the numbers come in from donations off the street is pretty amazing.”
Sixteen teams competed in this year’s tournament.
Niford says organizers are open to suggestions to try and make next year’s fifth annual event even bigger.
One hundred per cent of the profits go to recipients, who are listed below:
Jennifer Collins
Seven years ago Jennifer Collins faced a life altering accident that broke her C4-C5 vertebrae’s leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. Jennifer is in need of funds to help cover ongoing physiotherapy and day-to-day full time care costs.
Cole Tanner
Cole Tanner is a 20-year-old from Lunenburg NS, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. In addition to ongoing medical expenses, Cole will have a period of unknown length where he will feel sick from chemo/radiation and will not be able to maintain employment.
Connor Hirtle
Connor Hirtle is a 22-year-old from Dublin Shore, who was left an ASIA B Incomplete Quadriplegic following a swimming accident in July of 2015. Connor is currently working to raise funds for ongoing medical costs, and to attend a rehab facility in the United States.
Family of Linnea Veinotte
Linnea Veinotte’s life was taken tragically following a hit and run incident in the country of Grenada, where her family had moved for Linnea to pursue her career as a professor at St. George’s University. The family has incurred various costs, including substantial travel costs, throughout this difficult time.
