The Curling Club of Collingwood was packed with players and spectators as Breaking Down Barriers held its 4th Annual Rockin’ the House Curling Bonspiel on Saturday, September 27, 2010. Town Officials, local business leaders and residents came together in support of people with disabilities throughout the Georgian Triangle.
At this event, teams consisting of people of all abilities received two games, a continental breakfast, and lunch compliments of Boston Pizza, medals, trophies, prizes, silent auction, 50/50 draw, free massages and a day full of fun.
Cal Patterson, Warden of Simcoe County and Mayor of Wasaga Beach and Town of Collingwood Councilor Norm Sandberg, brought greetings to the participants.
The entire event was filmed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services to promote Breaking Down Barriers commitment to accessibility. Breaking Down Barriers thanks staff member Catherine Sholtz for all her hard work behind the scenes to make this possible.
In draw one; the gold medals went to the Benson Bombers, silver to the Toyota 4 Runners and Bronze to Ainley’s Les Bon Spielers. In draw two, the gold medals went to The Ainley Stone Throwers, Silver to the Wasaga Rockers and Bronze to Ready to Go. The tournament trophy went to the Benson Bombers. Prizes for best team name were awarded to members of “The Brave Attempters.” The best team costume award was won by CC Tatham’s Sweeping Beauties.
The Marie Banks Memorial Award for top individual fundraiser was awarded to Derek Bowers of the Wasaga Rockers who raised $632. The top team fundraisers were the Wasaga Rockers who raised a total of $1350. What a great way to honour Marie’s memory! The total amount raised by this event was $12,690; the funds will help the organization continue to provide programs for its consumers.
This event was made possible through the generous support of our event sponsors, food sponsors, media sponsors and silent auction donors as well as the staff and volunteers of Breaking Down Barriers. We thank each and every one of them for their role in the day’s success.
Since 1985, Breaking Down Barriers has been providing programs and services to promote the independence of people with disabilities in the Georgian Triangle. They encourage anyone with a disability to contact them at 705-445-1543 for more information on the programs and services available through their office.
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