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Light up the Night - CK Edition race
Noelle's Gift to Children needs volunteers for the Light up the Night CK Edition race at Mud Creek Trail in Chatham on Friday, April 24, 2026. Volunteer roles include registration and course marshaling, and high school students can earn community involvement hours while supporting the 1km Kids Run, chip timed 5km Run, and 5km Walk.
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Client Holiday Gift Campaign pasta fundraiser
Buy a $20 ticket to support Lambton Elderly Outreach's Client Holiday Gift Campaign and pick up a ready made pasta meal at the Dante Club on April 30, 2026 between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased and paid for in cash at the LEO office before April 23, so plan ahead to support local elders.
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Mother's Day gift basket raffle
Buy a raffle ticket at Local Motif between April 1 and May 5 for a chance to win a Mother's Day gift basket, with the draw on May 6, 2026. All proceeds go to the Sarnia & District Humane Society, and tickets are sold in person at Local Motif.
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Eastern cottontail nest safety and care guidance
Heaven's Wildlife Rescue shares seasonal guidance on spotting and protecting Eastern cottontail nests, including where nests hide, how to avoid disturbing them during yard work, and how to check whether the mother has returned. The rescue cannot take in cottontails but will answer questions and provides a link to a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators for injured or abandoned animals.
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Care for a Day Donation Campaign
St. Joseph's Hospice Sarnia-Lambton invites donors to fund a Care for a Day; a suggested $200 gift helps cover part of the $785 daily cost per bed, with a government funding shortfall of $345. Donors can give by phone, in person, or online, receive a full tax receipt, and choose social media recognition or an anonymous tribute with a butterfly added to the Care for a Day board.
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VQRP fundraising appeal
Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton is asking for community donations to support the Victim Quick Response Program, which provides immediate bilingual support to people affected by crime and tragedy. The appeal explains that donations fill funding gaps so staff can offer additional compassionate assistance and asks anyone with questions about eligibility to contact Victim Services.
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Hygiene kit donation
ISH Nutrition assembled 30 hygiene kits containing wipes, a small first aid kit, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, and deodorant at an estimated cost of approximately $8 per bag. The kits will be dropped off at Lambton Public Health for distribution as needed, and the post lists exact items to help volunteers or donors replicate the donation.
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Jordan's Run the Runway 5K Series
Jordan's Run the Runway 5K Series, organized by YMCA House by the Side of the Road, is a charity run that invites you to register in support of Jordan's legacy. Early bird pricing ends April 14, 2026; sign ups are available via the Race Roster event page linked in the announcement.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
Sarnia Hockey Association is holding SHA Volunteer Appreciation Night for volunteers on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with an explicit note that the event is not on Monday. The brief notice lists only the date and organizer, so volunteers should contact the association for time, venue, and any sign up requirements.
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Companions for Change round-up donation campaign
From April 2 to April 15, 2026, Bosley's is running the Companions for Change round up campaign across Canada, letting customers donate by rounding up purchases to the nearest dollar. Donations support the Companions for Change program for pet organizations; ask in store Animal Care Experts or visit the campaign page to learn more.
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Growing Home with BASF
The Petrolia Community Refrigerator is a top three finalist in Ontario for Growing Home with BASF, a national community giving program sharing a $160,000 prize fund. Public voting runs March 31 to April 17, 2026 at https://agro.basf.ca/growinghome/voting.html, so Canadians have until April 17 to cast their free vote to help PCR win provincial funding.
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Earth Rangers Battery Blitz Contest
Thedford Library is promoting the Earth Rangers Battery Blitz Contest for Earth Month; recycle used batteries at select LCLibrary locations and enter by snapping a photo of your contribution. The contest runs through April 18, 2026; details and recycling guidance are available at the campaign website.
