Famous Five Ottawa Hosts Fundraiser for Fort McMurray Sister Organization
May 16, 2016
Sisters helping sisters.
That’s what the Famous 5 Ottawa is doing for its sister organization, Famous 5 Fort McMurray, when it hosts a fundraiser in conjunction with The Red Lion Public House on May 16, 2016.
More than 90,000 people were evacuated from Fort McMurray and the surrounding areas in the last week and a half as wildfires swept through the region. Roughly 2,400 homes and buildings in this northern Alberta city have been destroyed and the fire consuming the area remains out of control. Hundreds of first responders, including fire fighters and emergency personnel, have been working 24/7 to try and contain the damage.
“We wanted to do something to help the people in Fort McMurray, who have been devastated by the terrible wildfires,” said Famous 5 Ottawa Chair Isabel Metcalfe. “With the support of our generous sponsor, Enbridge, and thanks to The Red Lion pub, all the money Famous 5 Ottawa raises at this fundraiser will be donated to the Red Cross on behalf of Famous Five Fort McMurray.”
The Red Lion, a new British pub in the Byward Market, has generously offered to host the event, donate canapés, waive the room fee and provide entertainment.
“The Red Lion pub is pleased to join Famous 5 Ottawa volunteers in hosting this event for the good people of Fort McMurray,” said Jack Bisson, owner of The Red Lion. “It’s an opportunity for us to do our part for the many families who have lost their homes, jobs and their community.”
Angela Scoble, Chair, Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series – Fort McMurray, will be in Ottawa to attend the fundraiser on behalf of her organization.
More than 90,000 people were evacuated from Fort McMurray and the surrounding areas in the last week and a half as wildfires swept through the region. Roughly 2,400 homes and buildings in this northern Alberta city have been destroyed and the fire consuming the area remains out of control. Hundreds of first responders, including fire fighters and emergency personnel, have been working 24/7 to try and contain the damage.
Famous 5 Ottawa, Famous 5 Fort McMurray and the other Famous 5 organizations across the country are volunteer groups that celebrate the achievements of women who have made significant contributions locally, nationally and internationally.
