Peter, Jan and Laura Bingeman, owners of Country Gardens RV Park, accept their award.
March of Dimes Canada
In late September the owners of Country Gardens RV Park were invited to receive a very special award, presented annually to a group of volunteers who have provided long time service and support by March of Dimes Canada in memory of The Right Honorable Paul Martin Sr.
Congrats to Peter, Jan and Laura Bingeman for winning this award for 2015. Each year, the Bingeman family encourages, motivates and engages their campers to support March of Dimes Canada (MODC). Over the years, Country Gardens RV Park has raised over $40,000 in support of Campers Helping Campers.
At the Sunspace-sponsored National Awards Ceremony held at Caesars in Windsor, Ontario, as part of Camping In Ontario’s annual convention, members of the Camping, Resort and RV Industry were acknowledged for their outstanding support of Campers Helping Campers. Their 2015 campaign raised over $50,000 for children and adults who live with disabilities.
Supporters included campers from Sandy Beach Resort, who received the Neal Dick Memorial Award (for most funds raised), General Coach, Log Chateau Park, Wayfayer Insurance Brokers, Carefree RV Resorts/Sherkston Shores, Sunspace, Carsons Camp, Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association, Bingemans Camping Resort, Bensfort Bridge Resort and Country Gardens RV Park (most funds raised through special events).
Over $1.6 million has been raised to support March of Dimes Canada’s Recreation and Integration programs. Campers Helping Campers began in 1969 to raise funds for children and adults who live with disabilities. As the Campground/RV/Resort industry has changed significantly over the years, so has Campers Helping Campers with well over 250 supporters throughout Canada, and new industry supporters coming on board all the time.
The 2016 Campers Helping Campers promises to be one of the best as the RV industry, campground/resort owners and marina enthusiasts are pledging their support to March of Dimes Canada. It is amazing what can be done by combining everyone’s efforts from an industry that knows what it means to work toward a common goal – together we are Making Dreams Come True.
March of Dimes Canada provides programs and services to over 55,000 people each year who live with disabilities. For program information visit www.marchofdimes.ca/campers .