Helpers in Action
Trinity College School Gym-a-thon, Port Hope, ON
During Trinity College’s "Week Without Walls", the resourceful William Langford and Cal Quantrill along with 65 fellow classmates raised enough funds through a Gym-a-thon to build another playground in Afghanistan. "In Junior School, the main thing we looked forward to was recess. I've got a feeling a lot of these kids (in Afghanistan) haven't be doing a lot of playing over the last couple of years", says Cal. The Gym-a-thon was a huge success and we applaud Will, Cal and their fellow students for the awesome contribution to a playground in Afghanistan. Please read the press article about this wonderful youth initiative.
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Torch for the Truce Playground Fund, Whistler, BC
As the Olympic torch reaches its final destination, William Roberts is dedicating his run with the torch to bring awareness and understanding among nations. "As I have the honour of running with the 2010 Olympic Torch at the Whistler Olympic Park on February 5, 2010, I ask you to support my pledge in raising $8,000 for the 46th playground for children, to be built in a war torn area." William is the founder of the Whistler Forum (www.whisterforum.com). Please support William by donating to 'Torch for the Truce Playground Fund' through Canada Helps.
Thornhill Real Estate Group, Whistler, BC
Through the generosity of the Thornhill Real Estate Group, more playgrounds will be built. Maggi Thornhill and her associates offer comprehensive Whistler, British Columbia real estate services to buyers and sellers interested in the Whistler luxury home and condo market. Throughout the coming year, Thornhill's agents will contribute $75 out of each property sale to our cause.
Thank You India, Ottawa, ON
Thank You India (TYI) (www.thankyouindia.org) fills the void in bringing design-conscious and quality-sensitive products that highlight distinctive skills, techniques and materials that are unique to the Indian Culture. Thank You India's mandate is also to make a difference by donating to a variety of charities both in Canada and Worldwide that support education, women and children. Thank You India donated $500 to Playground Builders from a recent Exhibition. Thank you, Thank You India.
Hip Baby, Vancouver, BC
hip baby™ (www.hipbaby.com) has been helping parent's through all the moments of baby's day since 1995. Owners Jen MacCormack and Michael Ziff design and manufacture organic kids clothing. hip baby™ has helped create happiness for little ones in war torn countries by promoting awareness and fundraising for Playground Builders.
Revolutionary Knitters, Vancouver, BC
Revolutionary Knitters are a like-minded group of women in the Vancouver area who sell their homemade goods at fairs and craft circles for charity. Playground Builders is thankful to be the recipient of a generous donation of $657.00 from the Revolutionary Knitters towards a new playground.
Growing City, Vancouver, BC
Growing City (www.GrowingCity.ca) is a convenient and individualized organic waste collection service which allows businesses, offices and residential tenants access to composting - a vital component in urban waste reduction. Through a Christmas photo program in Vancouver, Growing City raised funds and donated proceeds to Playground Builders.
Mike and Kelly are Married!
As part of their marriage celebrations, Mike and Kelly asked their wedding well-wishers to donate to Playground Builders. Over $1,150 was raised.
Myrtle Philips Kindergarten, Whistler, BC
The 5 and 6 year olds at Myrtle Philips School in Whistler recycled their juice boxes and donated their allowances, while learning about the children of Afghanistan. Through their fundraising activities, these wonderful children raised $231.
RC MacDonald Community School, Coquitlam, BC
On May 6, the school presented a huge cheque for $2,617.48 towards construction of a new playground in Afghanistan. The 150 children raised money by donating allowances, doing bottle drives, dog sitting and many other innovative ideas. They also wrote hello letters that were sent off to Afghan children. These are powerful kids doing powerful acts!
Katie and Ellen, Calgary, AB
"We were sad to hear that some kids don't have playgrounds to play on. Our family would like to get these kids a horse swing and a swing. Thanks for helping these kids have some fun" - a note from Katie, 6 years old and sister Ellen, 4 years old from Calgary, Alberta. For two years in a row, Katie, Ellen and their generous family members have donated funds toward building playgrounds for less fortunate kids thousands of kilometres away.
Spring Creek Community School, Whistler, BC
Students at this school raised over $600. The elementary students also wrote notes of good wishes that were sent to students learning English in Kabul, Afghanistan. More recently, the school has raised funds for soccer balls to be used at the new soccer field in Kabul.
St. Thomas Anglican Church, Stittsville, ON
For the third year in arrow, the Sunday School children at St. Thomas Anglican Church have raised funds for children less fortunate. Way to go Stittsville, Ontario!