Thank You Reception

LC Wheels hosted a public Thank You! to funders, donors and sponsors March 19 in Bridgewater. The even highlighted the support that has fuelled the door-to-door community service’s success.

Seventeen representatives of businesses, service groups, Legions, foundations, government agencies — plus elected officials from all three levels of government —received Thank You ! scrolls in person from LC Wheels President Jerome Tanner,

In his greeting, President Tanner said, “Your support helps keep our vehicles on the road, our drivers serving passengers safely, and our service available to people who otherwise might not have a way to travel.” He shared the example of a rider who needed transportation to regular medical treatments. “Without our service, getting to those appointments would have been extremely difficult. Because our transportation was available, they were able to attend every appointment and focus on their health instead of worrying about how they would get there.

“Stories like that happen every day. Every ride we provide represents someone maintaining their independence, staying healthy, or remaining connected to the community they love. That is why your sponsorship matters so much. You aren’t just funding vehicles or fuel — you are helping people live with dignity and remain active members of our community,” he said.

Following strategic a series of planning workshops, the Board is looking at charters, tours and adding Saturday service. These improvements would go hand in hand with seeking additional private sector funding support and increasing the number of Board members.

Receiving scrolls at the “Thank You!” Reception were 100 Bluenosers Who Care (Steve Dyer); Acadia Broadcasting (Eric Whynot, Station Manager); Becky Druhan, MLA; Bridgewater Legion Branch 24 (Dan Hennessey, President); Bridgewater Lions (Jean Commerford, President): Health Services Foundation of the South Shore (Arleen Stevens, CEO); Jessica Fancy, MP; LINK Nova Scotia (Kalyn Breen, Community Transportation Development Officer); MODL (Mayor McLean-Wile); New Germany Legion Branch 102 (Howard Gibson, President); Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network (Leslie Taylor); New Germany Lions (Bernice Brown); South Shore Regional Hospital Auxiliary (Tracy Seutter, incoming President); Susan Corkum-Greek, MLA; Town of Bridgewater (Mayor David Mitchell); Town of Lunenburg (Deputy Mayor Rachel Bailey); Town of Mahone Bay (Mayor Suzanne Lohnes-Croft; and United Way of Lunenburg County (Michael Graves, Executive Director).   

Scrolls have been delivered to Bridgewater Pharmasave, Michelin Bridgewater, and Nova Insurance.