The 29 families devastated by last month’s Humboldt Broncos bus crash are getting cheques for almost $15,000 from the Country Thunder Foundation.
The money comes as the country music organization gives out final numbers from the benefit concert last Friday night at SaskTel Centre. After expenses, $428,000 was raised.
Country Thunder spokesperson Gerry Krochak says it was a fine example of seeing Saskatchewan come through in a big way, and it was an amazing night to stand shoulder to shoulder and be part of it.
Just under 10-thousand people attended the show.
Another $15-thousand was raised for the SJHL assistance fund thanks to the sale of Humboldt Strong T-Shirts from 22 Fresh while another $160,000 dollars was raised for the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation from the 50/50 draw and jerseys donated by past and present NHL players that were sold in an on-line auction.
Saskatchewan Gives Big At Benefit Concert
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