By Connor Kay — Staff Writer

On Nov. 22, the BU Fashion Show organisation held its fundraiser “Rubber Ducky Golf Tournament” for the first time in two years – the fashion show having been put on hold since the pandemic first began. In 2021, the organisation was able to raise a total of $3,400 and donated the funds to Grace Village Retirement Home despite the cancellation of the fashion show. This coming year, the raised funds from the tournament will go towards materials needed at the fashion show and towards supporting the chosen charity. The event will be held in February 2022.

In an interview with Duncan MacIsaac, on the winning team of this year’s Rubber Ducky Golf Tournament, he explained that during his first year at Bishop’s, he was unsure of the purpose of the tournament and how to participate. Later in his university career he was glad to eventually participate in the fundraiser.

 This year’s course started at Bishop’s University and navigated through Lennoxville, visiting places like the Golden Lion pub and Square Queen, before segueing into the areas of New-Con, Cool Ranch, and Animal House. In addition to ensuring that participants become more familiar with the campus and Lennoxville, the course also creates an environment where friends can bond and support the charity event.

Being able to raise money for the fashion show helps the organising staff and models to be better prepared for the event and also builds a better experience for students who plan to attend the show. This year’s fashion show will follow the same structure that was used in past years; it will be a ticketed event held at Centennial Theatre where models will walk the runway wearing different wardrobes from across Sherbrooke. Segments of the dance team will also perform between runway models’ sets.