Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey Association (SSMHA) presented a $600 cheque to Canadian Tire's Jumpstart charity, which will be converted into $1,200 through the corporation's dollar matching program, June 9. Pictured from left to right, Mike Mowbray, Candace Mowbray, Colton Heipel, Jack Evans, Amelia Petrella, Lou Szakacs, Megan Gibbons, Connor Hagen, Hailey Patrice, Molly Hilts, SSMHA Treasurer, Sean Fowler and Eleanor Mowbary.

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Mowbray's Canadian Tire in Port Elgin received a welcome surprise as the Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey Association (SSMHA) made a $600 donation to Canadian Tire's Jumpstart program.

The Canadian Tire charity raises funds to help families cover costs associated with putting their children in sports. Through the corporation's dollar matching program, in 2015 $17,410 was given for local sports in the community, benefitting 78 local children.

SSMHA Treasurer, Sean Fowler, said the money came from funds that minor hockey sets aside for charities such as this. “Jumpstart feeds right back into minor sports in our community, which is what we're all about,” he said.

Eleanor Mowbray said that the money will be dollar matched by the corporation to become $1,200 towards helping local children become involved in local activities, including anything from hockey to dance and can even include Scouts and Brownies.

“We've got kids we've helped four years in a row now,” said Mike Mowbray. “They're in and they're active and living a great lifestyle.”