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Soup’s On pulls in more than $40,000 for Alzheimer Society

It was the best year ever for Soup’s On. That’s the word from the Perth County Alzheimer Society.

The society’s annual fundraiser was held Saturday at the Stratford Rotary Complex. Executive Director Debbie Deichert says they pulled in some big numbers:

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She says all of that money helps people in our community:

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Soup Surreal took home the People’s Choice Award this year for their Gouda, Beer & Onion soup.

Here is a list of the other winners:

Creamy Amateur: Stratford & District Agricultural Society (Farmer’s Market Soup)
Creamy Professional: Soup Surreal (Gouda Beer & Onion)
Hearty Amateur: Perth Dental Hygiene (Bakso – Indonesian Meatball)
Hearty Professional: Molly Blooms Irish Pub (Loaded Baked Potato)
Vegetable Amateur: Stratford Winterfest (Winterfest Cold Berry)
Vegetable Professional: The Gentle Rain (Creamy Vegan Potato)
Best Decorated – Cooperators

Photo: the crowd at Saturday’s Soup’s On 

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
I'm the news anchor for 1240 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM here in Stratford. If you have any news tips drop me an email at [email protected] or give me a call at 519-271-2216.

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