Helping the Helpers fundraiser set for Friday

Oct 1, 2026 | Local News

The Helping the Helpers pub night is set for this Friday. 
 
An annual fundraiser for the Helping the Helpers PTSD education and awareness day, the pub night will feature music, door prizes, and a 50-50 draw. Hammer down will provide the tunes, with all funds going to the Helping the Helpers event.  
 
Organizer John Garth MacDonald encouraged folks to come out. Last year they raised about $1,800.  
 
 
The evening begins Friday night at 7 at Pipers Pub.  
 
 
 
 

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