Touch a Truck in New Hamburg raises funds for cancer foundations

From left, Declan, Dugan and Christina Thrower were proud to support the campaign. Dugan Thrower, who was diagnosed with colon cancer six years ago, is now cancer-free after treatment. He says he is grateful for the medical care that helped him win the battle and is glad to give back to cancer research and care initiatives. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Hundreds of residents turned out Saturday, many dressed in pink, to support the Touch-a-Truck fundraiser at B-W Feed on the western edge of New Hamburg.

Families climbed into big feed and construction trucks, massive combines and large tractors supplied by Stratford Farm Equipment, making it a day of fun with a serious purpose. Volunteers in bright pink B-W T-shirts welcomed the crowd and expressed gratitude to the many sponsors who helped make the event possible, with all proceeds directed to local hospital cancer foundations and initiatives.

Shakespeare’s Truck Centre also joined as a presenting sponsor for the day.