100+ Women Who Care Chatham-Kent present a cheque to the Chatham-Kent YMCA.  Rachel Raspburg (Co-Chapter Leader) with daughter Annie; Barb McEwan (Nominating Member, Volunteer Chairperson of CK YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards); Jim Loyer (Volunteer Chairperson of the CK YMCA Strong Kids Campaign); Amy Wadsworth (General Manager of the CK YMCA); Quinn O'Hara Lassaline (Co-Chapter Leader); Tina Hodgson (Member); and Tammy Teeuwen (Member). (Photo submitted by 100+ Women Who Care CK)100+ Women Who Care Chatham-Kent present a cheque to the Chatham-Kent YMCA. Rachel Raspburg (Co-Chapter Leader) with daughter Annie; Barb McEwan (Nominating Member, Volunteer Chairperson of CK YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards); Jim Loyer (Volunteer Chairperson of the CK YMCA Strong Kids Campaign); Amy Wadsworth (General Manager of the CK YMCA); Quinn O'Hara Lassaline (Co-Chapter Leader); Tina Hodgson (Member); and Tammy Teeuwen (Member). (Photo submitted by 100+ Women Who Care CK)
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100+ Women Who Care donate to YMCA Strong Kids

The Chatham-Kent chapter of 100 Women Who Care continues to make an impact on the community.

The group recently presented a cheque for over $12,000 to the Chatham-Kent YMCA Strong Kids campaign.

"With summer camp approaching, this donation will allow us to help even more families across our CK community," said Amy Wadsworth, Chatham-Kent YMCA General Manager. "Thank you!"

Since August 2016, 100+ Women Who Care Chatham-Kent has donated more than $124,000 to 12 local charities.

The group meets four times a year for one hour, and each member commits to making a $100 donation to the selected charity. At each meeting, local charities in financial need are presented by members, and one is selected by a majority vote to receive the collective donation.

The next meeting, celebrating the group's third anniversary, will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at the Retro Suites Derby at 6 p.m.

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