*By: Madi Moloney*
The event is held at lawn bowling clubs in different cities across the country, over four nights in July and August. It is in memory of my cousin Eva Markvoort who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis in 2010. She was apart of the online CF community and actively wrote a blog . My family ever since has been a part of the committees to plan these events in different cities and donates generously to the CF foundation.
The fund raising event is aimed at young professionals. I personally attended the event and had an absolute blast!
Teams of four come up with a name and uniform, some nights are even themed. People tend to really get into it.
This is an incredible event because it incorporates:
- Sipping cocktails at sunset or enjoying a cold beer provided by LSN sponsors
- Eating amazing food by whichever sponsor is present that night
- Dressing up and matching with your friends
- Networking with other young professionals in your city and building awareness
- Having fun learning and playing a new sport
- Raising much needed funds for CF in a fun, and social atmosphere
Often a guest speaker will come and say a few words to the crowd. People such as employees who work at the foundation, people in charge of running the event, parents of children who are affected by the disease or even survivors of Cystic Fibrosis. I found it especially moving listening to Tara Bourques story, who struggles with having Cystic Fibrosis everyday.
Lawn Summer Nights has raised over $1 million for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and is continuing to expand to new cities every summer.
I urge people to look into what it is all about and attend the event or even volunteer!
Would you consider entering a team next summer?
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