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Easter Seals Campaign at Local Bargain Store
Jun 30, 2010
Dear Editor:
It is with great enthusiasm and appreciation that I write this letter to you. On March 7th tb!s, the bargain shop launched their 4th annual Paper Egg Campaign with Easter Seals Canada. This campaign means a great deal to our organization as the proceeds are dedicated funds to improve the quality of life for kids with disabilities across Canada.

There is immense satisfaction in knowing that we can, collectively, make sure a positive impact in so many young lives and their families. Nationally, in this year’s campaign we raised $213,000 and in total over the last four years we have donated $658,000 to support these very  crucial programs and the equipment necessary to create independent living opportunities for youth. We would like to especially extend our gratitude to all of our customers, who participated and gave generously this year creating so many possibilities that wouldn’t exist otherwise.

In 2010 our customers donated $185,000 across all the communities in which we serve. As a result of fundraising events, paper egg sales and coin box contributions we will be sending more kids to camp this year to experience personal growth, undaunted challenges and an exuberant amount of fun! Casey MacKay, 14 years old, previous Provincial Ambassador for Easter Seals, puts it into perspective when he says “Without the support of our campaign partners, such as tb!s, none of us would have the opportunities we have today.

We thank them for helping us achieve our goals.!” It is a privilege to take pat in such a rewarding campaign with such visible results. We look forward to another successful and ground breaking campaign in 2011!

Sincerely
Marianne Gravel
Store Manager
The Bargain Store
Manitouwadge