As follow up to our “Colt For The Day” event in February, Kempenfelt Rotary donated $5,000 to Big Brothers & Big Sisters as well as gave $1,000 to the Barrie Colt Foundation.
 
Howie Campbell who is President of the Barrie Colts was our guest speaker on July 5th which was the same day as our cheque presentation and gave us more information about what the Barrie Colt Foundation does to help others.
 
They started a golf tournament to assist local charities that raised $68,000 this year and $550,000 over the past 12 years.
 
The adopt a school program whereby players speak on leadership and sportsmanship at the school and the school sells Colts game tickets with $6 per ticket donated back to the school.  The first program like this raised $4,800 and over $600,000 cumulatively has been raised so far.
 
Howie likes to find ways to have his players engaged in the community through speaking or helping out. This helps prepare players for larger careers later in life.
 
Their game day 50/50 draw now supports the Barrie Community Foundation and worthwhile donations are made from the Foundation. Last year the 50/50 raised $100,000.
 
Way to go Barrie Colts!
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