Mackey Funeral Home of Lindsay was the first business to commit financial support for maintenance and awareness of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail. Linden Mackey said, “We believe the trail speaks to the quality of life we all enjoy in our community and it’s worthy of our community’s support.” 

The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association launched their Love Your Trail Campaign on Tuesday, October 27, at the new Days Inn and Suites in Lindsay. The event attracted about 100 people to hear from the Association’s Chair, Al McPherson and their Campaign Chair, John Hagarty. The two Chairs addressed the status of the Trans Canada Trail and the accomplishments of their association. They also introduced components of their campaign, volunteer Trail Champions, and their first business sponsors.

“I use the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail because I enjoy running and I know that many other people walk or ride their bike on the trail,” said Mackey. He continued,the trail is important to our community because it provides great outdoor, education, and heritage connections.”

The sponsor component of the campaign is intended to attract what are referred to as ‘Five. Five. Five.’ Sponsors. Those sponsors each agree to provide $1,000 to the association each year for five consecutive years commencing in 2016. Campaign Chair John Hagarty said, our thinking is that we need to establish some assurance of continuity in support of the trail for the next five years.” It is believed these key sponsorships will come from five businesses, five service clubs, and five individuals. Additional, smaller donations are expected to help bolster the support offered from the major sponsors of which Mackey Funeral Home is one.

Other businesses have since come forward to support the trail association. Their campaign goal is $125,000, while their objective is to obtain $75,000 from business sponsors.

About Mackey Funeral Home

The Mackey Funeral Home is proud of its longstanding relationship with families in Lindsay, Ontario and surrounding communities. It is independently owned and operated by a third generation of caring Mackey family. The ‘Mackey’ quality of care is renowned throughout this region.

33 Peel Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 3L9
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