Shelburne Town Pharmacy raises $1400 for SickKids

May 28, 2015 · 0 Comments

Sanjay Lekhi, pharmacist and owner of Shelburne Town Pharmacy, held a fundraiser for SickKids Hospital Foundation on Saturday, May 23rd at his store in the Giant Tiger/Foodland plaza.
Many activities took place at the event, including a barbecue lunch and demonstrations by students of Classical Martial Arts Centre (CMAC), owned by Nick and Lisa Lagrasta.
ACCE Photography, owned by Althea Casamento, also took part in this event, taking professionally staged photos, with the theme ‘Picnic in the Park’ – with all proceeds donated to the SickKids Foundation.
The Shelburne & Area Feral Cat Rescue, owned by Sharon Morden, was also on hand. Feral Cat Rescue volunteers are a group of concerned citizens that are helping to control and manage the feral cat population in Shelburne.
Volunteer firefighters from the Shelburne & District Fire Department were also there –handing out information sheets, and free gifts for the kids.
This fist ever Town Pharmacy fundraiser for SickKids raised $1400 – exceeding Sanjay’s goal of raising $1000.
“I would like to thank the volunteers. Without their help I could not have done this,” Sanjay told the Free Press after the fundraiser. “I would also like to thank the generous supporters who started donating money three weeks ago for SickKids at the pharmacy and those people who bought lunches and donated the day of the event.”
Sanjay would like to offer special thanks to:
Tracy Haworth for arranging the popcorn, cotton candy, tiger mascot and advertising the event online; Chris White – the bear mascot; Mike and Michelle Ashton for barbecuing; Ellie Harris for taking food orders; Michelle Dodds; Rossanne Steeves; Jessica Boswell for the kids’ games; Kimberely Johnstone; Allison Kirin; Dana Hogenhout; and Brenda Haines.
As well as these significant contributors:
Sharon Morden of Feral Cat Rescue; Nic Lagrasta for the karate demonstration; Tom Reid, chief Paramedic services and his crew; Shelburne Fire Department (Mike Morell and crew); MP David Tilson; MPP Sylvia Jones; and Terry (Elvis).
“I encourage more and more people to come forward and participate in fundraising,” said Sanjay, who plans to host this event annually, on the weekend after the long weekend in May (May 24).
A cheque presentation will be held this Friday, May 29th, and the proceeds from last weekend’s event will be turned over to the SickKids Hospital Foundation.
“I have asked all of the volunteers to join me this Friday,” said Sanjay. “This is everyone’s success story.”
For more information about Shelburne Town Pharmacy call Sanjay Lekhi at 519 306-5500 or visit them online at www.shelburnetownpharmacy.ca

By Wendy Gabrek

Photos by Wendy Gabrek
Sanjay cares for SickKids – Sanjay Lekhi, pharmacist/owner of Shelburne Town Pharmacy, hosted a fundraiser for SickKids Hospital on Saturday, May 23rd. The event drew a large crowd, who came bearing donations and to purchase barbecued items. The event raised $1,400 total – exceeding Sanjay’s original goal of $1,000. Sanjay Lekhi, pharmacist/owner Shelburne Town Pharmacy (right), with MP David Tilson and MPP Sylvia Munroe.

Volunteer firefighters with the Shelburne & District Fire Department support SickKids Hospital with an information display and free giveaways for the kids at the Town Pharmacy event last weekend. The firefighters are gearing up for their 5th Annual Food & Toy Drive, (coming Christmas 2015) and promoting summer safety. They will also be hosting their annual Open House this October.

Sign-bearer, Manav Lahore, ushers in passing motorists, letting them know the SickKids fundraiser is underway at Town Pharmacy.

Students of the Classic Martial Arts Centre show off their skills, under the direction of director Nick Lagrasta. Demonstrations included knives, sticks and other weapons. Mesmerizing.