NEWS RELEASE
CRIME STOPPERS GUELPH WELLINGTON
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Family, community, and giving back were fundamental elements of Darren More’s life. The Palmerston man, who was killed July 11, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle collision with a stolen vehicle driven by a man who was impaired by drugs, was a husband, father, son, brother and friend. This loss has been profoundly felt by those who knew him.
Darren was active in minor sports, community events and family initiatives. In the spirit of giving back to the community and helping to fill the footprint he left, Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) Minto Fire Service, Palmerston Marlins Ball Club and Palmerston Lions Club have joined Darren’s family to host Darren’s Day at the Palmerston Community Complex grounds on Monday Feb. 18 – appropriately on Family Day.
Starting with a hearty Firefighters’ Breakfast in the community hall at 8 a.m., the events continue outside throughout the day until 2 p.m. These include Winter Festival events from CSGW, a lunch booth by Palmerston Lions and a noon highlight – the “Tug A Truck” competition between Wellington County OPP and Minto Firefighters. Come see who can pull a firetruck the farthest and fastest!
Palmerston Marlins will bring their expertise to the ball diamond with a Sno-Pitch Tournament that will combine the love of softball with the challenge of winter conditions. A number of additional events are being finalized and updates can be found online – Darren’s Day.
“Darren’s Day isn’t just for the residents of Palmerston,” according to CSGW Program Coordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter, “because we know Darren has family in Wellington North, Mapleton and Minto. We want everyone and anyone who wants to celebrate family and community to come out and enjoy these events, and remember a very special husband and father.”
Admission is by donation, except for the food services, which will have separate pricing. All funds raised through Darren’s Day will go to Community Improvement initiatives, Minor Sports and Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington.
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