WAWA—The Wawa Drag Race Committee had to make a difficult decision and cancel the Northern Nationals 2022 Drag Races.
The Committee shared with the community, that this decision was due to several factors. In their announcement they stated that, " Most importantly, the realities of COVID have made planning, funding and organizing large events extremely difficult." They shared that they have lost several members over the past two years, and without any additional volunteers coming forward to spend the many hours it takes to organize an event like this, it was not possible.
It became evident that lack of sponsorship due to the present economic situation, the uncertainty of the status of the situation in August and the “negative perception of events that specifically target visitors from outside the Algoma Public Health Unit, were all factors in the Committee’s decision”.
They asked that residents who are interested in this event's continued success, to contact a current committee member and ask how they can help.
The members of the Drag Race Committee showed their understanding of the level of disappointment that many Wawa residents will experience because of this difficult decision.
Their announcement not only ended with their expression of appreciation and thanks to all past and present committee members, participants and sponsors, and the community, but mentioned how they look forward to getting back to racing in the future.
