The annual Telemiracle event has become an icon in fundraising for those that need it most. Naturally, being the village of community spirit and support that it is, Medstead participates annually. This will be the sixth year where the store has generated fun and funds for this cause.
Excitingly, this year’s event will come with a Valentine’s twist. Well known to locals are the Food Wednesday events at the Medstead store. This coming Wednesday will see even more excitement when staff will prepare thematic food for 150 people.
Attendance to the regular weekly events is steady, but for this annual occurrence it is projected that the crowd will be in and around the numbers of 2017, being approximately 130 people. In a beautiful show of the generosity of the human spirit, the event of 2017 raised roughly $1,700. The economy in Canada, and the prairies in particular, has been depressed and this participation in giving is a true show of goodwill in the face of tough times.
The Telemiracle event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the store, where the option of eating in or taking out from the buffet style layout will be offered. At a mere $20 a plate, a romantic lunch for two on the day of love can go a long way to contribute to this cause. Naturally, all profits will go to this charitable fund which purchases medical equipment needed for hospitals.
The food itself is planned out to keep with the spirit of the holiday. Desserts will boast two kinds of angel food cake, jello and black forest cake. For those with less of a sweet tooth, two kinds of chicken, ginger beef, meatballs and ham will please any carnivores. Other features are the hit broccoli, Japanese and apple salads. Of course, to keep up with the winter need for carbs, there will be potato casserole and rice.
The mutual benefit of this event; the enjoying of a good meal and the simultaneous contribution to a good cause, is in the truest spirit of charity itself. When everyone gains something from an experience, spirits raise and it leaves folks with the knowledge that their village is there to get them through the winter.
