Members of the Saskatoon’s emergency services are taking part in “100 Woman Who Care: Emergency Services YXE,” a new initiative to raise funds for local charities.
100 Women Who care was started in November 2006 in Jackson, Mich., when 100 plus women raised $12,800 at their first meeting to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city.
Members of the Saskatoon organization hope to match that success.
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The goal of the grassroots group is to have 100 women write a cheque for $100 each to raise $10,000 for a local charity.
Their first event is being held on Tuesday at the League Sports Lounge at 301 Ontario Ave starting at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Presentations will be made by AIDS Saskatoon, Hope’s Home and Read Saskatoon. One charity will then be selected to receive proceeds from the evening, which includes a silent auction.
Organizers said the group is not limited to just 100 women or those employed in emergency services – it is also open to wives and daughters or anyone who “had to call an ambulance.”
The group plans to meet at least twice a year help improve and make an impact on lives in the community.
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