Light the Way campaign launches in Windsor-Essex [Video]

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The Windsor-Essex branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association has officially launched its 10th annual “Light the Way” campaign.

For a decade, the holiday tradition has raised funds for bereavement services and the Client Assistance Fund — two programs that provide support to local residents in need.

This year, the campaign introduces a heartfelt addition: a plush terrier named “Lulu.”

The stuffed animal honors the beloved pet of AM800 radio host Mike Kakuk and his partner Kelly Blais, who said lost Lulu earlier this year.AM800 radio host Mike Kakuk and his partner Kelly Blais lost Lulu earlier this year. (Travis Fortnum/CTV News Windsor)

“It’s huge to have her legacy live on through this program and to help CMHA, which is a great organization,” said Kakuk.

“To have our Lulu live on like that, it means a lot.”

At Thursday’s launch at Devonshire Mall, CMHA-WECB representatives reflected on the campaign’s …