Sarnia-Lambton Rotarians have partnered with a local garden centre to launch a fundraiser to support Ukrainians.
DeGroot’s Nurseries will have 1,100 bags of Promix Potting Mix for sale for $25 each on April 22 and April 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds of the bags sold will go to Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Efforts.
Rotary Member John DeGroot said he previously offered to help with a fundraising initiative but a cause wasn't decided upon until recently.
“It was just after Christmas that we began exploring options for a fundraising event to support the community work of Rotary. I offered to supply the Pro-Mix and the Rotary Clubs would coordinate, promote and host the event," said DeGroot in a statement. "When the war broke out in Ukraine we met again and quickly concluded that we wanted to do whatever we could to support Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief.”
Rotary members and volunteers will be on-site to handle transactions, load trunks, and greet clients.
“Our Club members are happy to get on board with this effort. The pandemic of the last two years has made fundraising a challenge and now we are anxious to lend a hand and raise funds for an urgent and worthwhile cause,” said Debbie Renaud-McDermott, president of the Rotary Club of Sarnia After Hours Club.
The clubs involved in the fundraiser include Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland, Rotary Club of Sarnia-Lambton After Hours, and Rotary Club of Sarnia.
