By: Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation hosted its second Cornhole for Hospice fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, raising $51,500 for hospice care in Chatham-Kent.
The event, presented by title sponsor Glenn Seeds Ltd., welcomed players of all abilities to the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for a day of friendly competition and fundraising. After round-robin play, 37 teams of two were split into two brackets based on ability and competed in double-elimination play.
Mike and Susan Cartier of team Last of 19 took home the trophy and a $500 cash prize in the Best of the Best bracket, while Gord and Tracy Adams of team Nan & Popps won a $250 cash prize in the Best of the Rest bracket.
The event’s 50/50 raffle jackpot of $507.50 was won by Teddy Rosser, while Jodi Naftel claimed the Air Mail competition title. Tim Patterson, the top fundraiser, and Cheryl Carroll, the fundraising draw winner, each walked away with a set of cornhole boards for their efforts.
“We are so grateful for all of the teams who came out to support this event, as well as all of the donors and sponsors who made Cornhole for Hospice such a success,” said Ginny Hawken, Special Events Chair for the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
“The true winners from this event are the people across Chatham-Kent who will have access to end-of-life care at no cost to themselves or their families.”
Tournament play was organized by the local cornhole league, CK Dirty Birds, run by Darryl Lucio, Brett Castein, and Tyler Lucio. Glenn Seeds Ltd. of Blenheim extended their support as the title sponsor, with additional support from tournament-level sponsors Rondeau Capital Inc., Soiex Farms Inc., Keystone Farmland Management, CF Industries, Farm Lending Canada, Teksavvy, and Fairway Wealth Management.
Registration for the 2026 Cornhole for Hospice tournament is already open. Visit www.cornholeforhospiceck.com for more information, to register, or to view a full list of supporters.
For more information about hospice care in the community, please visit www.chathamkenthospice.com.
