Luke approached us in September about organizing a fundraiser, selling Norcard products through a catalogue.  He had done this successfully the year before when raising funds for hockey tournaments.  The expectation was to raise approximately $100.  Luke’s fundraising efforts proved to be much more lucrative than expected.  A whopping $360 profit was raised and I’m certain it was through the extra effort Luke put into promoting the catalogue and the products.

In addition to distributing order forms, catalogues and preparing a poster for Five Counties, he set up a table at RHPS Open House and also contacted people who had ordered before – all excellent and proven marketing methods.  Obviously his enthusiasm and initiative were rewarded with many more sales than anticipated.

Not every 3rd party fundraiser is successful, despite the heartfelt efforts of the organizers.  For someone of Luke’s age to organize and implement such a profitable venture is truly a gift and one that Five Counties is very grateful for.  We're sure that Luke will go far with his “can-do” attitude, energy and willingness to work towards a goal. 

A big and heartfelt THANKS to Luke!

What do you get when you mix a big heart, water, salt, hamburgs, hot dogs, pop, a water refining system and radio advertising? Well Five Counties got a cheque on Nov 28 for $1,150.00!!

Thanks to Len Powers (left) and Mel McLeod (right) of MCLEOD'S ECO WATER (www.mcleodsecowater.com) Five Counties is closer to reaching its fundraising goal this year of $740,000.

MCLEOD'S ECO WATER located at 1479 Chemong Rd. in Peterborough held a b.b.q.,auctioned off a top of the line water refining system and donated all proceeds from salt sales.

Although the weather was less than perfect for a b.b.q. the smiles of the friendly staff at McLeod's kept spirits high and customers satisfied.

A BIG thank you to Len, Mel and all the staff at MCLEOD'S ECO WATER for supporting the kids at Five Counties!