Month: July 2014

Parenting: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
  ParentingKids. They grip our hearts in a way no one or nothing else can. When we watch the news and see or hear anything that affects a child, there’s a part in all of us that squirms and churns. We want our future adults to be safe, to be raised well and to be productive and hopeful citizens. Some days it’s a little more challenging than others to impart life skills they can use for their lifetime! Continue reading "Parenting: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World" →

Pets: Remembering Bear and Ralphie

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
PetsAnimals are people too, don't ya know?! Yes I'm being a bit cheeky, but for many of us our animals are our family. One thing that is very apparent for us at Donate A Car Canada, is that people love their pets, and it's always sad when we discover a pet has been mistreated, lost, or left for dead. They are at our mercy, and when we've chosen to care for them it is unthinkable that we'd shirk responsibility to the point of neglect or abuse. Continue reading "Pets: Remembering Bear and Ralphie" →

Over $20,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
For anyone who participated in the excitement of the 2003 Mercedes donated Prostate Cancera few weeks ago, you'll be thrilled to know the end result was astounding! $27.5K was sent to Prostate Cancer Canada at the end of June to raise awareness among men of the importance of early detection. To catch a glimpse of what went on during the auction of the Mercedes, you just have to watch this video! Please excuse the shrieking staff member in the background....that would be me. Continue reading "Over $20,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada" →