Wellington North is waiving some rental fees for this year’s Walk for Cancer Care in Mount Forest.
A letter from Ruth Penwarden noted that almost 90 people took part in the 2009 event, which raised over $25,000 to support services provided to local cancer patients by Cancer Patient Services Corporation and the oncology unit of Mount Forest’s Louise Marshall Hospital.
Building on last year’s efforts, organizers have planned the second Walk for Cancer Care on Oct. 2, from 8am to 4pm at the walking track of the Mount Forest Sports complex.
Penwarden wrote that last year corporate financial support covered costs such as rental of the walking track and rooms, advertising, and incidental costs.
The costs for this year’s events are estimated around $2,500.
Also needed are teams of six or more walkers, she wrote.
“Caring about family, friends and neighbours who live with cancer makes Walk for Cancer Care a very worthwhile cause,” she wrote.
Council subsequently passed a resolution to waive the rental fees for the event in the amount of $189.
