Author of the article: Glen Dawkins
Publishing date: Dec 19, 2020 • December 19, 2020 • 3 minute read • Manitoba Metis Federation President David Chartrand (right) presents $50,000 cheque to Christmas Cheer Board Executive Director Kai Madsen during a Facebook Live media event on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) announced on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, that it increased its typical donation and will financially donate $50,000 to the Christmas Cheer Board. For Winnipeg Sun Empty Stocking Fund. Photo by Handout /Manitoba Metis Federation
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The Christmas Cheer Board picked up an early Christmas present on Thursday, with the presentation of a $50,000 cheque by the Manitoba Metis Federation, long-time supporters of the Cheer Board’s efforts to help the less fortunate in Winnipeg. It is a significant increase in the MMF’s typical annual donation.