Riders 4 Veterans raised $5,429 at Cornwall spaghetti fundraiser

Riders 4 Veterans raised $5,429 at a packed spaghetti fundraiser in Cornwall, with 250 tickets sold, and the group will direct the proceeds to Veterans' House Canada in Ottawa.

Riders 4 Veterans held a packed spaghetti fundraiser at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club in Cornwall that raised $5,429 to support homeless veterans. The group sold 250 tickets and served 214 people. The evening included live music, a silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 draw, and organisers said the turnout exceeded expectations. Founded in September 2022, Riders 4 Veterans directs its fundraising efforts to Veterans' House Canada in Ottawa. Event details: - Total raised: $5,429 reported from the fundraiser. - Attendance and service: 250 tickets sold and 214 people served. - Donations and prizes: Over $4,000 in prizes were donated by local businesses. - Community gifts: Two $500 donations were presented by the Army, Navy and Air Force Club (by President Norm Bourgon) and the Bonville Lions Club (by Vice President Larry Granger). - Activities: Live music from Larry and the Sidekicks, a silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 draw were part of the program. - Organisation and purpose: Riders 4 Veterans was founded in September 2022 by Mike Berthiaume and Wanda Duffy-Berthiaume, organisers reported that all proceeds go to Veterans' House Canada and that they do not take any money for themselves. Summary: The fundraiser provided immediate financial support for veterans and underscored local community backing for the group's work. Organisers said the turnout was better than expected and expressed hope for more events, though specific plans for future activities were not announced.