WHAT:
Ben & Jerry’s of Canton will be celebrating Free Cone Day to thank their customers for their patronage, and to raise money and awareness in support of the Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department.
Volunteer fire and EMS members will be scooping ice cream, giving fire truck and ambulance tours and providing information about opportunities in the fire & emergency medical services. Sparky the celebrity firedog will make appearances throughout the day.
WHO:
Last year, Ben & Jerry’s of Canton distributed over 5,000 servings of their super premium ice cream during Free Cone Day. In return, customers were encouraged to make a donation to the Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department.
Since 2005, over $25,000.00 in donations have been raised for the Department through Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Days. 100% of all donations are put towards training, equipment, retention and recruitment initiatives for Canton’s volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 9, 2019; 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Ben & Jerry’s;The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Rte. 44, Canton.
CONTACT:
Sylvia Cancela, Public Relations Officer, Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department, 860-559-4774.
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