It was all smiles at Leon’s Superstore Trenton on Monday morning, after the most recent announcement of funds for the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation Buy-A-Bed Campaign.
Leon’s Owner Mike Eden, who began the project three years ago, announced nearly $35,000, which will go to buy more than four beds for Trenton Memorial Hospital. Since it was started, Leon’s has purchased 13 beds for TMH.
The fundraiser has brought in more than $111,000 to date.
With every mattress purchase at Leon’s store, of more than $299, $25 went to the project, along with numerous donations the store received from visitors and customers.
Phil Wild is the former TMHF Board Chair and current Vice-Chair. He says its been great for Leon’s to bring the cause to a retail outlet.
Board Chair Darryl Smith tells Quinte News the Buy-A-Bed campaign has inspired other groups, businesses, and individuals.
Store owner Mike Eden says the money collected will go to purchase more than four beds for TMH.
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison says Leon’s and the community have stepped up.
Leon’s Trenton owner Mike Eden, TMHF Board Chair Darryl Smith, and TMHF Executive Director Wendy Warner (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
