On behalf of several businesses involved in the Gem City Zombie Crawl, Dave Ott and Abby LeMasters presented $1,000 each, from proceeds from the event to three local causes. From left are Ott; LeMasters; Amy Rice of Toys for Toronto, a toy drive held by Crossroads North River Church; Toronto Police Capt. Derek Piatt and his wife, Jessica, who are among organizers of Christmas with a Cop; and Amanda Yazbek and Maureen Taggart, board members for the Helping Hands Food Pantry, of which Rice also is director. Participating in the Oct. 25 event were the White Front Cafe, Squid’s Brewery, Rusty Bull Taco Co., Toronto American Legion, Toronto Eagles Lodge, Frog’s Place, Toronto Lanes, Tri-B’s Coffee Shop and the Last Resort Riverfront Bar & Grill.

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