MOOSOMIN — Barbara Dennis of Wawota helped organize a performance by the Sisters of the Holy Rock that was held at the Moosomin Convention Centre in Moosomin on May 4.
Dennis contacted the company to perform for a fundraiser for Huntington’s disease (HD) and to raise awareness of the condition.
Huntington’s disease, which is also known as Huntington’s chorea, is an incurable neurodegenerative disease. It affects a person’s movements, thinking ability and mental health, and ruins their quality of life.
The Sisters of the Holy Rock is comprised of women and men of all ages, with a regular cast of over 45 performers. They have concerts for audiences that cross all generations and were inspired by the movie Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg.
Dennis thanked the sponsors who made the show happen.
“The concert was my attempt to give back to the Huntington’s Society of Canada for all they have done for me and mine over the last 40 years. I can do nothing for my nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters and brother to change their at-risk status. I can do something to bring awareness of HD, to raise funds for research and support – so I did. Many thanks to my sponsors and all those who purchased tickets. I am beyond grateful.”
The event raised $6,000 for the Huntington Society of Canada.
It was an afternoon of singing, jokes and fun.
