Hankfest President Gregory Bouchard, center, and Hankfest Public Relations Director Marylee Ballou, right, present their donation to some of The Birthplace staff at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. From left are Colleen Grant, RN, Sherri Bogardus, RN, Sally Remington, Nurse Manager; Bouchard, Amy Boyer, Nurse Manager; Kathy Eggleson, Ward Clerk, and Marylee.

POTSDAM -- Despite stormy weather, the Seventh Annual Potsdam Charity Hankfest held in Ives Park recently raised $417 in donations for The Birthplace at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

The event’s contribution to the Hospital Foundation will be used to purchase educational materials for new parents to ensure every baby gets a healthy start in life.

The Hospital Foundation exists to raise and manage funds for the sole benefit of the patients served by Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Donations may be mailed to the foundation at 50 Leroy Street Potsdam, or made online at www.cphospital.org.