LEGACY FOR ALEX KERSWELL FUNDRAISER GOAL $20,000 FOR KIDS’ MENTAL HEALTH FUND ON JUNE 21
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com
GRAVENHURST — This year’s sixth annual Alex Kerswell fundraiser to help youth in Muskoka struggling with mental health, addiction, and homelessness aims to raise $20,000 June 21.
The Legacy for Alex Kerswell dinner and silent auction, at the Centennial Centre Terry Fox Room is an event dedicated to raising funds for a grassroots charity committed to reduce the stigma around these issues.
Proceeds go toward the Alex Kerswell Gravenhurst High School Bursary Fund, Mind-Aid Muskoka and Alex’s Place.
Tickets are $35 per person or $15 for kids 10 and under.
Please reserve by June 11.
Visit the website for more information at www.legacyforalex.com.
Donations made through the website will be issued income tax receipts. Alex’s Place is a 12-unit transitional housing program for youth aged 16–24 who are experiencing homelessness.
Named in memory of Alex Kerswell, a local youth whose death and story continues to inspire change, this program reflects our commitment to providing young people with a safe, supportive environment to rebuild and move forward.
“This program — and the young people it serves — continue to thrive because of the unwavering support of the Muskoka community, our local partners, and the businesses who stand behind this work,” says a release.
MiND-AID is a small grassroots charity making a huge impact in the lives of young people in Muskoka.
“The Legacy For Alex Fundraising Dinner Event has already been supporting our work and will be continuing to do so at this year’s dinner event. Those who attend can enjoy a delicious meal and great company, but most importantly the money raised goes directly to paying for support for young people who would otherwise not find the right pathway to well matched and effective therapeutic supports, services and resources. We hope many caring people will come dine with us and help to improve and save more young lives in Muskoka.”
Alex’s mom, Leanna Kerswell, says: “We are thrilled to host our Annual Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction and to bring together our community to support Legacy for Alex Kerswell. This event is about more than just fundraising; it’s about making a tangible difference in our community.” Leanna added, “We are committed to ensuring that every dollar raised will go to help kids like Alex, who struggled to find the help he needed.”
Legacy for Alex Kerswell is a registered charity named after Alex Kerswell, the 17 year old son of Leanna and Shawn Kerswell, who died by suicide in 2019.
The family struggled with navigating the mental health care system while Alex was alive, and when they were able to get help for Alex, he resisted because of the stigma attached. They do not want other families to go through what they have had to endure.
To learn more about our work and how you can get involved, visit the www.legacyforalex.com.
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