ESTEVAN - The Greatest Needs fundraiser, put on by the Estevan Kinsmen Club last Saturday, attracted some funds to support the family of Keith Wakely, who passed away in March.
Kinsmen Club member Phil Zajac, who helped organize the fundraiser, said the event went well but saw some tweaks along the way.
"It was really good," Zajac said. "It got a little bit busier as the night went on."
The original plan was to have a Dutch auction with high-end bid items from four Estevan businesses, however, it was decided to opt out of it.
"We decided to not proceed with the auction halfway through the night. Just because of the attendance … we would have had to raise more money. And we wanted to make sure that there was some money left for the family. So we had to not go forward with the auction," Zajac said.
The silent auction, featuring a signed George Reed Saskatchewan Roughriders’ jersey, a Roughriders signed football and much more, along with monetary donations from people in attendance, brought in some funds for the Wakely family.
"We want to thank all the vendors who gave silent auction gifts and who put up gifts for the event. Nothing happens without the goodwill and the community like that, and it was a good turnout and a nice night for the family," Zajac said.
He didn't have the total from the night, but he said if anyone is willing to support the Wakely family, they still can reach out to any of the Estevan Kinsmen.
