Burger fundraiser in Ingersoll

The Ingersoll A&W at 170 Culloden Road is holding the annual Burgers to Beat MS Day. (Ron Yuzark photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

The Ingersoll A&W at 170 Culloden Road joined communities across Canada on Thursday, August 21, in support of the annual Burgers to Beat MS Day, raising funds and awareness for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada. $2 from every Teen Burger sold was donated to the MS Society of Canada. Ingersoll’s A&W staff and customers rallied together with a shared goal of raising $6,000. To add to the excitement, guests who donated $2 or more received raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, with additional tickets earned through “Round-Up” donations at the counter. The event blended good food with community spirit, as customers enjoyed their meals while giving back to an important cause. Beyond burgers and raffle draws, the day also included fun giveaways and a focus on raising awareness about MS, a disease that affects nearly 100,000 Canadians. A portion of all proceeds from the day was also directed to the MS Society of Canada, ensuring that every meal contributed to the fight against multiple sclerosis. Since its launch in 2009, A&W’s Burgers to Beat MS campaign has raised more than $22 million nationwide, supporting research, programs, and services that improve the lives of Canadians living with MS. The Ingersoll event once again demonstrated how a small-town community can make a big difference through generosity and participation.