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Charities work together to raise much needed funds

September 10, 2008

(Ottawa, ON)

With charities competing for the donor dollar, two Ottawa charities have decided to join together for a joint fundraiser. The Huntington Society and Christmas Exchange are holding the Caring & Sharing Charity Auction September 25 at The Hellenic Banquet Centre, presented by District Realty.

“This time of year there is a fundraising event almost every day of the week”, say Marilyn Matheson, Executive Director, Christmas Exchange. “It makes sense to combine our volunteer resources to put on one big event rather than two smaller events”.

Christmas Exchange, which has served Ottawa since 1915, provides food assistance to those in need during the December holiday season.

“The Huntington Society is working hard to get the word out in Ottawa about the fight against Huntington disease”, say Ray Bailey, President of the Ottawa chapter of the Huntington Society. “Since many of our volunteers are also caregivers, we welcome the opportunity to work with others to organize an event”.

The Honourary Chair for the event is Max Keeping of CTV News, who with be joined by auctioneers Carter, Sandra and the Boyle of 105.3 KISS FM. Over 100 auction items have already been received, including a spa day, theater tickets, gift certificates to restaurants all over the city, and much more. Tickets are $75 each or $600 for a table of 8 and can be purchased by calling the Christmas Exchange office at (613) 226-6434 or online at www.caringandsharing.ca.