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Herb’s gives back to its customers
DIANE HUNTER diane.hunter@eap.on.ca
Herb’s annual Customer AppreciationDay took place August 12, with hundreds of people in attendance, enjoying a free bar- becue and a chance to give to Sacha’s Park. Each year, Herb’s Travel Plaza hosts a free barbecue and corn roast to say thank you to its loyal customers, and perhaps attract a few new ones. Herb’s representative, Jennifer Vink, explains that each year, they select a worthy cause to support during the event. “We try to focus on smaller local causes that oftentimes don’t get as much attention as the big charities. The Sacha’s Park project was brought to us by an employee, Mitch Jones, who had read about it in a local paper.
Hundreds of people were lined up to benefit fromHerb’s Customer AppreciationDay. A free barbecue with hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, drinks, and cake were offered to loyal customers and passersby.
It immediately seemed like a perfect fit, as it is something that will benefit the com- munity as a whole. A playground where all children will be able to play together is such a wonderful idea.” The park is being built in memory of Sacha Chenier, an 11-year-old boy from L’Orignal who had several disabilities. He died last year due to complications fromepi- lepsy. Sacha was never able to play in a park with other children, as most parks are not wheelchair accessible. “It was such a great experience to see somany people supporting this project inmemory of my little brother,” said Sebastien. “It will be really cool to see kids like him enjoying the playground with everyone ˪ else someday.” Sacha’s Park will be a fully accessible park where children
of all abilities will be able to play together. The day included music, activities, and prizes. “There has been a great turnout,” said Jason Chenier, Sacha’s father.The Che- nier family is spearheading the park project. Jason, Jackie and Sebastien have been orga- nizing fundraising events to build the park. “This is a great opportunity for us to get out there andmeet people and explain what the project is about.” So far, the park has raised more than $119,000 through its many fundraising events and generous donations. Herb’s Cus- tomer Appreciation Day raised more than $6,500 towards the building of Sacha’s Park. RBC donated $1,000 and presented a check to the Chenier’s during the event. “It was great to learn about the wonder-
ful endeavor that the Chenier family have embarked on in order to fulfill their dream of someday having a play space for children of all abilities,” said Cynthia ˪ Desjardins, RBC commercial manager for Hawkesbury and the surrounding area. “We are happy to help in making their someday a reality.” Sacha’s Park fundraising efforts will conti- nue at an upcoming Zumba Mega-Party hosted by Lou Stephenson on August 29th at the Vankleek Hill Arena. More informa- tion can be found at louises.zumba.com/ we-got-the-power. More information on Sacha’s Park is available at www.gofundme.com/Everyo- neCanPlay.
A young boy learns more about Sacha’s Park at the annual Herb’s Customer Appreciation Day.
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