PROVIDENCE BAY—The 11th annual Dewar Family Maple Syrup Auction was a huge success!
“The auction was definitely another success,” stated Travis Dewar. He noted that, “probably between 30-40 bids had been made” (on the first delicious litre of maple syrup up for sale to benefit those battling cancer treatment in Northern Ontario. “We had quite a few bids, and quite a few comments (on the auction Facebook page) over the bidding period.”
“The winning bid was $1,200, which is a huge amount,” stated Mr. Dewar. “This amount is well beyond anything we ever expected, yet again this year.”
And the winner of the auction? Myles MacLeod, who previously lived in Gore Bay and now lives in Sudbury. “Yes, $1,200 sure is a lot to bid on maple syrup, but it is going to a great cause so it is just. And we love maple syrup.”
“The money raised in the auction is going to the hospital in Sudbury (where it will be used in the Northern Cancer Centre), and we (he and his family) may need it at some point,” said Mr. MacLeod.
Mr. MacLeod stated, “what the Dewar family is doing is a great thing. We jump in and bid in the auction every few years. We participate because it is going to a great cause.”
2025 marked the 11th annual Dewar Family Maple Syrup Auction and to date, the auction has raised $23,550 for cancer treatment in Northern Ontario.
Bidding on the auction began March 26 on the Dewar Family Maple Syrup Shack Facebook page with bids taken until March 31.
“The winner (and all those who make donations) will also get a charitable receipt from the Northern Cancer Foundation in the amount of their bid, or donation,” said Mr. Dewar. “And to sweeten the deal even more, they get to know that they are helping their fellow Northerners battle cancer here in the North, which in reality, is the sweetest part of this auction.”
Mr. Dewar told The Expositor, “on behalf of the Dewar family and those who participated this year, thanks for all of your generosity. Everything is earmarked for the cancer care centre. We are very appreciative of the generosity of Northern Ontario residents. It will make a difference the lives of others.”
