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The namesake of a major fundraising campaign to support Ottawa Valley seniors has been recognized by the County of Renfrew.
Melanie Freeman, a Carefor resident and the namesake for the March with Melanie fundraising campaign, received a Warden Community Service Award at the county’s November 12th council meeting.
Freeman says it was awesome to receive the recognition for her work with Carefor.
The campaign allows Pembroke residents to donate and sign up to walk with Freeman between October 1st and December 24th to raise money for recreation programming at the Civic Complex and the Carefor Mackay Centre.
As of the end of October, the campaign has already raised over $14,000 against a goal of $20,000, which Freeman says surprises her.
Freeman says the money is important for ensuring the seniors living at Carefor’s facilities are well taken care of, especially those that can’t afford other options.
Donations can be made on the March with Melanie webpage.
104.9 myFM is also donating to the fundraiser and challenging 100 local businesses to do the same.
So far, over $2,500 has been donated by local business owners. To contact myFM about the challenge, reach out to Melissa Siegel by email here.
(Steve Berard)