Ingrid the calf exceeds auction expectations in St. Jacobs fundraiser
A calf that was won through a radio contest went up for auction, and raised thousands for people with special needs.
A calf that was won through a radio contest went up for auction, and raised thousands for people with special needs.
A calf named Ingrid has brought in big money for local youth and autism programs.
Wyatt Westman-Frijters of Milverton, recently won the live calf in a radio contest that was part of a promotion for World Milk Day by Maplevue Farms and The Ranch 100.1.
After winning the unusual prize, Westman-Frijters' plans to do some good did not surprise his family.
The 22-year-old was born with a rare genetic disorder, and his sister Willow also lives with a developmental disorder. Westman-Frijters decided to give back to the community and causes that are close to his heart by auctioning off Ingrid and giving the money to Autism Ontario, school milk programs and inclusive youth sports.
On Thursday, the calf headed to the Ontario Livestock Auction in St. Jacobs.
Westman-Frijters and his family were hoping to bring in $25,000, but the community came through in a big way.
'The grand total of the day was $31,800 and the final selling price of the heifer calf the last time she was auctioned was $1,800,' explained his father, Peter Frijters. 'Anything that calf brought over $1,800 was strictly showing the good of the community coming together to support us.'
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