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Trivia Night to Benefit the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group

Submitted by Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group

Akwesasne--On Friday, January 26th a Trivia Night fundraiser was held at the Brass Horse to benefit the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group. The trivia and Mohawk auction were well attended and the event was a fun and successful night.  Thank you to all who came out to enjoy a fun night for a great cause. The 1st place winners of the Trivia were the Team 'The Smartest Four Skins' consisting of Joe Burns, Phil Cook, Alex Burns and Ron Lafrance! These awesome guys generously donated their cash winnings back to the Epilepsy Support Group. Second place team was 'Who Dat' with Jennine Hall, Lana King, Chase Lavoy, and David Lavoy! David LaVoy was also the lucky winner of the grand prize of a Fitbit Charge 2! 

The players were treated to many smaller door prizes throughout the night along with tailgate finger foods and tunes by DJ Roger Mitchell!  There were a total of 9 teams in all and we would like to thank each and every one who participated:  Diane McDonald, Reen Cook, Gina Jones-Thompson, Misty Tarbell, Gina Kawi Jacobs, Sean Delormier, Rachel Jacobs, Landon Sunday, Chris Terrance, Terrilee Hill, Dave Hill, Fran Jacobs, Cactus Sunday, Nathan Sunday, Lesley Bero, Jamie Bay, Tony Lafrance, Shelby Thompson, Char Lafrance, Vaughn Sunday, Sherry Roundpoint, Scott Jock, Trudy Lauzon, Edith McDonald, Margaret Thomas-Jock, Darlene Chubb, Azia Hart, Jenny David, Joe Burns, Phil Cook, Alex Burns, Ron Lafrance, Jennine Hall, David LaVoy, Lana King and Chase LaVoy.

The Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group would also like to acknowledge the people and the businesses who donated their time and donated to the fundraiser:  Maggie Rourke-Bay, Chanel Cook, Dewi White, Kateri Pyke, Carson Oakes, Wanda Jacobs, Dustin Oakes, Jordan Cook, Darlene Jacobs, Carson Mitchell, Lynn & Connie Sunday, Rick Ransom, Carrie Hill, Lori White, Sherril Lazare, Kaly White-Puppy Style Treats & More, Melissa Conners-Chamberlain of Divalissa's Homemade Treats, Akwesasne Mini-Mart, Crossroads Tobacco, Village Currency, Bohemian Roots, The Brass Horse & employees, CKON Radio, Speedway Plaza, Joseph's Fine Jewelry, Koi Express, Akwesasne Sports, Tarbell Management Group and Spirit Tree Yoga.

They apologize if they left anyone out.

With the success of this fundraiser there will be 5 young adults, who struggle everyday with Epilepsy, who will benefit from a monetary donation made by the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group!  Thank you once again and hope to see everyone at our next fundraiser!

 

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