Town & Country House Tour raised $18,000 for AGH/FVM equipment
The June 11 Town & Country House Tour was a great success, raising $18,000 for medical equipment for the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor.
“The community came out to support us in every way,” said House Tour Organizing Committee member Lesley Todd.
“In addition to the hundreds of people who bought tickets, we had more than 130 volunteers, including the Organizing Committee members, those who staffed the homes during the Tour, those who directed traffic and others who served tea at the Old Fairview Manor.”
Other supporters donated 100 dozen cookies and 70 loaves for the 300 people who attended the tea.
Those attending the Tour came from far and wide, including two women from just outside Paris, France.
The Tour featured a variety of properties, including three heritage homes, a condo and a renovated home.
The Organizing Committee and the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation would like to thank homeowners Mark and Lynn Attley, Margaret Duncan Brunton, Rick Edwards and Elisabeth de Snaijer, Dr. Anne Oldfield and Dr. Cecil Rytwinski, David and Sandra Skinner and Tom and Lesley Todd for opening their homes for the Tour.
“The House Tour was a terrific event and we very much appreciate the efforts of the Organizing Committee, homeowners, volunteers, donors of refreshments and everyone who bought a ticket,” said Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation Executive Director Gerry Huddleston.
“Planning for this event began more than 15 months ago and everyone worked very hard to make it a success.”
The $18,000 raised will be used to help purchase a piece of medical equipment, which will be selected by the House Tour Organizing Committee.
Members of the Committee were Lynn Attley, Carol Bean, Jamie Kraemer, Marilyn Linnenbruegger, Susan Muston, Heather Sheffield, Rhonda Tees, Lesley Todd and Rhonda Virgin.