Making a Difference

Toyota Corolla | A Car That Keeps on Giving

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A corolla, according to dictionary.com,  is "the petals of a flower collectively"Corolla and it's origin was "corona" (crown, or garland). The car model that has adopted this moniker lives up to its royal history in providing some of the best (if not actually floral!) donation outcomes in Canada. Continue reading "Toyota Corolla | A Car That Keeps on Giving" →

Minivan Donations Make Maximum Impact

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As a family of five, we've been the lucky owners of several minivan models over the past 20 years. Our trusty Voyager did time with us in Fort St. John, BC (square tires and all). She saw us through the arrival of all three of our kiddos. Continue reading "Minivan Donations Make Maximum Impact" →

Operation Eyesight | Preventing Blindness, Restoring Eyesight

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Operation EyesightOperation Eyesight is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness in parts of the developing world. They work with medical professionals and communities in Africa and India to help provide quality eye care programs and sustainable community development. Continue reading "Operation Eyesight | Preventing Blindness, Restoring Eyesight" →

STARS Foundation | In Honor of Canada’s 150th

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STARSSTARS Foundation may agree that it doesn't get much more Canadian than this!   STARS1   What do a Zamboni and a helicopter have in common? This Canada Day we cheer for the unique ways in which our donors and the causes they love come together. Continue reading "STARS Foundation | In Honor of Canada’s 150th" →

Toronto Alzheimer Society

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Toronto Alzheimer SocietyThe Toronto Alzheimer Society (or, Alzheimer Society Toronto) is making a joyfully compassionate difference: “I came here to die, but now I’m here to live” – Mrs. Jacobs. As quoted by her son two weeks after moving into One Kenton Place. Continue reading "Toronto Alzheimer Society" →

Motorcycle Renegades, Rallies, and Getting Results

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Motorcycle madness was not on our minds when my husband and I opted to Motorcycle 2take his mom on a road trip one August. When we head out on a trek, we don't make a plan. We pick a direction, point the nose of our car that direction, and just see where the road takes us. Turning the corner off a dusty Wyoming road one hot summer we were surprised to find ourselves surrounded by hundreds of motorbikes and their devoted riders! Continue reading "Motorcycle Renegades, Rallies, and Getting Results" →