Wellness for All Event Raises $20,438 for CMHA Niagara

A heartfelt thank you to all who supported the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Niagara Branch’s  “Wellness for All” event on February 27^th, raising $20,438.10 to help strengthen mental wellness in our community.

Close to 200 people attended the annual event held at the Ovation Ballroom, in Thorold, enjoying an evening of networking, silent auction, live art auction, raffle, and delicious antipasto station and chocolate fountain.

The Willow Arts Community joined CMHA Niagara with entertainment by Dani Hummel and Colleen McTigue, as well as a community art project, and live art demonstration by Katherine Sunita. In addition, the audience heard from a mental wellness panel featuring Janice Arnoldi, Jo Barham, and Karen Marie Dickson, each answering questions about their personal mental health journey posed by panel moderator Caren Burt.

Many thanks to our sponsors, Grant Thornton, PenFinancial, Enbridge, Unifor 973, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Walker Industries, Kraun Electric, Wormald, Masse, Keen & Lopinski, and The Print Shop for their support, as well as to Shauna MacLeod, The Willow Arts Community, Emcee Carrie Zeffiro, and the many individuals and businesses who donated a great line up of prizes to the fundraising activities.

The lucky winners from our Raffle Prize winners (lottery licence #818423) were:

Outdoor Package valued at $686: A. Daisley

Gift Certificate Bouquet valued at $998: S. Massi

Wellness Package valued at $647: M. Gaines

Watch for more details about the 14^th Annual Wellness for All event to be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025!