Century 21 supports Camp Winfield
A trio of Century 21 offices have been honoured for their efforts in improving the lives of disabled children.
In 2010, Century 21 Executives in Vernon and Enderby, along with Century 21 Assurance in Kelowna, raised $31,000 for Easter Seals Camp Winfield, making them the No. 4 fundraiser in the entire Century 21 system in Canada. They were recognized for their efforts at the real estate firm’s national conference in Edmonton.
“This camp is different than most camps for kids,” said Bill Hubbard, owner/broker of Vernon Century 21 Executives.
“It creates the ability for children with disabilities to spend a week being kids. They swim, play wheelchair basketball, climb walls, zipline, go down water slides – all the stuff that most of us did when we were kids and went to summer camp.”
The average cost of sending a child to Camp Winfield is about $2,100 a week, more than double what a regular summer camp costs. This makes charitable fundraising efforts all the more important, said Hubbard.
“The staff has to have special training and there has to be special equipment in order to pull this off. This is all expensive,” he explained. “As you can imagine, all of these kids have very special needs that have to be looked after.”
Teeter Totter joins toy day
Teeter Totter Toys will join independently owned toy stores across Canada in celebrating the first-ever Neighborhood Toy Store Day, Saturday, Nov. 12.
As a member of Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS), and as a way to say thank you to customers, Teeter Totter will offer 25 per cent off all jigsaw puzzles, a gift with selected purchases and a draw for a grand prize.
“Neighbourhood Toy Store Day is an opportunity to get to know your local toy store owner, have fun with your kids, experience the expertise and quality offered by the owners and staff of NETS toy stores and get some cool gift ideas that will satisfy your ‘inner-elf’ this holiday season,” said Lynne Taylor, co-owner of Teeter Totter Toys.
NETS members will use this day of fun, prizes and giveaways, to showcase the quality of their products and demonstrate a high level of customer service.
“Neighbourhood Toy Store Day is about spoiling our customers and having a lot of little stores make a big noise,” said Patti Taggart, NETS president and owner of Tag Along Toys, Ottawa.
“We hope that in celebrating Neighbourhood Toy Store Day on November 12 people will be encouraged to rediscover ours and other local businesses in their community.”
