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Cool Moose fundraiser helps CLASS

September 14, 2016   ·   0 Comments

By Wendy Gabrek
Cool Moose Creamery Alliston held its 9th annual Ice Cream Block Party recently.
This year, the recipient of all fundraising efforts was the Community Living Association of South Simcoe, or CLASS.
During the 3-hour event, $4,350 was raised.
The event included the sale of ice cream ($1 donated per cone), a silent auction (2 platinum Kanye West tickets; 2 platinum League of Legends tickets; a Canada Goose womens parka; 2 pairs of Leafs tickets; and many more great prizes donated by local businesses), and the sale of Mystery Ice Cream Buckets for $10 – containing great prizes, including a set of Leafs tickets!
Live music was provided by George Scott, We Love Sound Entertainment, Sugartones and Sean Derraugh.
“We were very excited to have had such a great turnout this year and a very successful 9th annual Cool Moose Creamery Ice Cream Block Party,” said Cool Moose owner, Matthew Perantinos. “During this event, we raised … more than any other fundraiser we’ve ever had. This could not have been accomplished without the support of the hundreds of customers who came out that evening, and so many local businesses that donated prizes for our mystery ice cream buckets and silent auction prizes.”
“We are very happy to support CLASS because they are an important part of our community,” continued Perantinos. “We really love what they are doing for so many people both young and old. They are a great charity helping improve the lives of so many people, and we really enjoy doing this for them.”
“There were many stories that night including the fantastic job George Scott does hosting our party and organizing the great talent and musicians that come out to play. George and his many friends including Dayne Polny of We Love Sound make the evening fun and entertaining for all. The Sugartones were great once again and we had some new talent this year including Ken Meyer.
“This year we were also very fortunate to get so many volunteers and supporters come out from CLASS that helped us with the event. There was one young woman who helped sell so many mystery buckets by being so happy and enthusiastic. We sold over 90 buckets that night. Also, the large donation and presence from the New Tecumseth Fire Rescue crew was fantastic.
“Maple Leaf Sports really helped us with some great silent auction prizes once again. But it was the small businesses in New Tecumseth that always come through with the majority of prizes that we use in our silent auction and mystery ice cream buckets. We appreciate them so much and hope that people support them by shopping local.
“Seeing all of the people who came out, and showed their appreciation for CLASS, and helped out the great cause was enough to tell the tale of the night! It was a great night filled with great laughs, great music, and of course great ice cream!
“We are already starting to think about next year to help celebrate our 10th anniversary.”
Perantinos sends out a big thank you to these businesses and organizations for supporting his Block Party.
“This is huge for CLASS! We rely on third party fundraisers not only to raise funds, but to raise awareness,” said Nancy De Luca, community development worker for CLASS. “We truly are grateful to everyone that organized this event. Cool Moose has been hosting this fundraiser for us for four years and each year they go above and beyond! We also very appreciate how George Scott and all the people that came to entertain us! The Alliston firefighters never disappoint! Once again, they came to show their support. CLASS is deeply touched how the community came out to support us.”
“The funds raised from the Ice Cream Block Party and our 23rd Annual Golf tournament, will help  to put a down payment for a house for  five people in our community with intellectual disabilities,” said De Luca.

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