From left: Michael Barrett, Cindy Stumme of SDM Services and Cam Toews.

Four and a half years ago Cam Toews of Century 21 Westman.com in Brandon, Man. had a dream to put on a curling bonspiel that would raise funds for the Easter Seals Send a Kid to Camp Program. He enlisted the help of fellow curlers and sales reps Michael Barrett and Ryan Shields from the office.  The Inaugural Easter Seals Send a Kid to Camp Bonspiel was held in 2010, with 20 rinks participating and raising $4,500.

The bonspiel has become an annual event, being tweaked and improved upon each year under the direction of Toews and Barrett.  “Each year the interest seems to be stronger with participation and profits continuing to grow,” says Barrett. “A great deal of the success of this event can be attributed to Cam’s untiring efforts to solicit participants, prizes and sponsorship donations.”

This year’s bonspiel saw 32 teams (128 players) participating, raising $13,500 for the charity.  During the four years, the event has raised $32,000.