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Cones for Kendyl CHEO fundraiser back for 2nd year

Cones for Kendyl CHEO fundraiser back for 2nd year

The CHEO bear poses with fundraiser volunteers (from left) Leona Haley, Lyssa Pape and Evelyn Manley outside Brooklyn Place in Shawville.
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The second annual Cones for Kendyl fundraiser stopped at Brooklyn Place in Shawville on Sunday, with a plush bear from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) making an appearance. 

The fundraiser is organized by Cheryl Smith-Trimm, mother of Kendyl Smith-Trimm, who passed away in Aug. 2023 at eight years old after a battle with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. 

Cheryl said the fundraiser happens on National Ice Cream Day, and that a dozen ice cream businesses from both sides of the Ottawa Valley donate a portion of sales toward an endowment fund that she set up through CHEO. There were also a number of raffle prizes available, donated by local businesses. 

The fund provides financial support for families whose children are undergoing treatment and helps cover costs including transportation, parking, lodging, food and medication. It also helps fund activities for children who are receiving treatment as well as education for families to help them understand and cope with the diagnosis of their loved ones. 

“With each  and every fundraiser we hear so many stories from families [who] have needed the services of CHEO and who expressed such gratitude for the expertise and compassion that they have received,” said Cheryl, who thanked all the businesses and individuals who provided prizes for the raffles. 

“We thank everyone for supporting this amazing cause in memory of our beautiful little warrior, Kendyl.” 

Cheryl did not have a final tally of money raised before this newspaper went to print, but said that last year she raised $13,000 through this event, including ice cream and raffles. 

Cheryl added that they will be hosting the third annual Kendyl’s Caring for Kids fundraiser on Sept. 12 at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau. 

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