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Volunteer Donation For Local Mental Health Programs

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Mental health programs in Dryden are getting a financial boost thanks to a volunteer led event.

Tom Riley and David Raine organized the December Festival of Lights and they have made a significant donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Riley says “That cemetery looked awesome! This town should be really proud of themselves. They really out did themselves.”

He notes “The money stays local and that was our goal. To keep the money in-town to benefit the citizens of Dryden.”

Local CMHA Geriatric Mental Health Lead Bonnie Tourond says the money will support three specific programs.

She says that includes peer-support, services for older adults and Geriatric programming.

Tourond says she’s grateful for the donation noting funding is always tight.

(PICTURE NOTE: Taken before COVID-19 outbreak)

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Festival Of Lights Candles Ready For Orders

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The Festival of Lights is back for another year in Dryden.

You can now order your Ice Candles and the deadline to secure one is December 20th.

Organizer Tom Riley was a guest on the CKDR Morning Show and he says you are to bring your candle to the cemetery on Christmas Eve.

Donations will be accepted for the Canadian Mental Health Association, supporting Dryden community programs.

To get in contact with the organizers call David at 220-4640 or Tom at 223-5132 and Riley says be sure to leave a message if they don’t answer immediately.

You can find the event listing by clicking the link HERE

The full interview with Tom Riley can be found below.