A Prince Albert woman is going to new heights to raise money for a local charity.
Bernadette Lavoie has embarked on a journey to Africa and begun hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, to help Hope’s Home, a care centre for children with special medical needs.
“I had booked the trip, and I was laying in bed one night, and I was reading how some people had done it for charity. So I thought, what a perfect opportunity,” Lavoie told CTV News in an interview.
She said she reached out to the non-profit because it is near and dear to her heart.
“It’s something that’s so needed in this community and gives a great break to families, and a wonderful lifestyle for children who attend,” she said.
The founder of Hopes Home, Jacqueline Tisher, said she is thankful for Lavoie’s efforts.
“We really depend on donations …