KMF fundraising records smashed

Records smashed as the Kateri Memorial Foundation announcing that more than a quarter-million dollars was raised through the 10^th annual Karonhiaráhstha’s Winter Wonderland. The final tally, just over $260 000 for the week-long event. Lisa Skye is a Board Member and Treasurer with the Foundation:

“It’s an amazing amount of money that was raised, and really the Kateri Memorial Foundation can’t do this without the continued support of the community. The backbone of the community is our committee members and our generous sponsors who help us get to those funds, those large funds: that’s a lot of money! Every year were growing and every year were getting bigger and more support. It’s just astounding!”

On the final day of the event over $48 000 was sold in half and half tickets alone. Funds going towards: Karonhiarahstha’s Memorial Scholarship program for students pursuing studies in the health sciences and medical fields; Addictions and Parent Bereavement; A $20 000 donation to the Kateri Food Basket, a bi-annual grant in the amount of $1,000 per each 1st & 2nd year student enrolled in Ratiwennahni:rats; and $20,000 to the Sharing Our Stories program to support honorariums for the Elders and Story keepers.