CBC’s annual charity drive in support of Harvest Manitoba breaks donation record

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Peggy

CBC Manitoba’s annual charity drive in support of Harvest Manitoba has so far brought in more than $420,000 to help fill cupboards and dining tables across the province.

After a full day of programming for Make the Season Kind, a total of $211,208 was raised by 7:30 p.m. Friday when phone lines stopped taking calls.

The donations are being matched by Dave and Elena Forgan and Sure Good Foods up to $250,000, bringing the grand total to $422,416, eclipsing the fundraiser’s previous record total, set in 2022.

A man with glasses sits on a chair and plays the guitar. — The day featured live music and stories on CBC Radio, 89.3 FM in Winnipeg including from Steve Bell. (Warren Kay/CBC)

The day featured live music and stories on CBC Radio, 89.3 FM in Winnipeg.That included performances by the Sisler High School Jazz Choir led by Carolyn Boyes, Steve Bell, Connor Derraugh, Diaphanie, Slow Spirit and Burnstick.

Last year Make the Season Kind raised $325,250. The fundraiser’s previous record was $364,559 raised in 2022.

The fundraising campaign continues through the weekend.