$35K raised in Kids for Kids lunch fundraiser in Kingston

The organization helps the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, and the Pediatric Wing of Kingston General Hospital.

It was a feast at the Rideau Acres Banquet Hall.

More than 250 people were there on Friday for the 16th annual Kids for Kids Christmas luncheon.

Over $35,000 was raised for organization which helps the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, and the Pediatric Wing of Kingston General Hospital.

Kids for Kids has raised a total of $2.5 million in the 27 years since it was first formed.

Muller's Kitchen catered the event serving turkey and roast beef with all the fixings to the patrons.

Andrew McLaughlin's daughter Briar was paralyzed in an accident a few years ago. 

He says Kids for Kids helped his family purchase a special piece of equipment.

McLaughlin (seen in photo between Matty and Big G from New Country 98.9) has given some of his time back to Kids for Kids.

He says he loves seeing the business community coming together and supporting these initiatives.

Kids for Kids holds an annual minor hockey tournament in the Kingston area. The 28th edition of the event is scheduled for March 20 - 26, 2026.

For more information on registration, go to their website. (https://kids4kidshockey.ca/)

Story by Ken Hashizume with contributions from Rob Mise