Curing event draws huge crowd
The 8th Annual Curling Royale in R District Tournament last weekend drew record crowds to Mary Ann Banks Park in Romulus last Saturday.
Intrepid curlers, pictured above, braved the cold to participate in the 8th annual event, a benefit for the Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids.
Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight, at right, dressed to battle the cold temperatures, announced the games and scores as the event continued and teams attempted to slide heavy granite stones down the ice toward a target to score points.
Team ‘sweepers’ use brooms to speed the target along the ice in the game which is now an Olympic sport.
All fees from the event were donated directly to the burn camp which provides a unique experience that promotes healing, self-esteem and confidence for burn injured children.
