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McHappy Day raises $4,800 for Reach
This year on May 2nd more than 14,000 McDonald’s across Canada took part in McHappy Day helping to raise a national total of $3.6 million. For the sixth year in a row Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s Restaurants dedicated their McHappy Day proceeds to Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Over sixty Reach volunteers came out to help on McHappy Day treating kids and grown-ups alike to music, entertainment, balloon animals, face painting, Sportball activities and other fun activities throughout the day. Volunteers included staff from Envision Financial and students from Delta Secondary School, as well as parents and youth who have attended Reach programs. A total of $4,800 was raised at the Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s through food sales as well as customer donations. The proceeds will be put toward Reach’s campaign to build a new child development centre in the heart of Ladner. (Left: Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s Restaurant owner Steve Krawchuk (right) presents a cheque for $4,800 to Reach Foundation Chair Irene Forcier and Funding Development Director Tom Gies from May 2nd McHappy Day proceeds)
ROCKIN' for REACH benefit concert and dance a big success
Thank you everyone who came to the Rockin for Reach benefit concert and dance on March 31st at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. The event raised just under $9,000 for the Reach Child and Youth Development Society “Building for Children Together” project to build a new, community-based child development centre in Ladner for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.
Tsawwassen musicians Carter Low and Tyson McIlroy (pictured left) opened the show captivating the crowd with their instrumental guitar artistry. Legendary Vancouver band Incognito followed playing three sets of rock and blues favourites, packing the dance floor with the enthusiastic crowd. Later, Incognito was joined by Ken Boychuk and Jerry Doucette, who closed the show with his 70’s hit “Mama Let Him Play.”
Approximately 280 people attended the sold-out event and purchased silent auction and other prizes to help raise the funds. Thank you to event sponsors The Kinsmen Club of Ladner/ Tsawwassen, Century Group, Envision Financial, Delta Cable, and Thrifty Foods Tsawwassen. Thank you also to the following businesses for your generous prize donations:
Beach Grove Café Tsawwassen; Black Bond Books Ladner; Blades hair design; Bombay Joes Cuisine Ladner ; Browns Social House Tsawwassen ; Culture Craze Tsawwassen ; Dairy Queen Tsawwassen ; Fen Music with Doug Harrison ; Jennifer Middleton piano lessons ; La Bell Auberge ; Ladner Ming Court ; Ladner Village Floral ; Little Caesars Pizza Ladner ; Lory Bird Vocal Instructor ; Maguru Sushi Ladner ; Pacific Metals Recycling ; Peek-A-Boo Sushi Tsawwassen ; Riverhouse Pub and Restaurant Ladner ; Robb’s Fish and Chips Tsawwassen ; Rodney Sneft Professional Drum Teacher ; Shopper Drug Mart Tsawwassen ; Silvercity Riverport , Cineplex Entertainment ; South Coast Tropical Plants, Tsawwassen ; Spaconote Studios Delta ; The Source, Ladner and Tsawwassen ; White Spot Restaurants
Kinsmen Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with donation to Reach
On Saturday March 11th the Kinsmen Club of Ladner Tsawwassen presented Reach Child and Youth Development Society with a donation of $2,000 at their annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance at the Kin House in Ladner. The Kin House is the future sight of Reach’s new child development centre. The Kinsmen Club has partnered with Reach to raise $4 million to build the new centre. John Wyatt, President of The Kinsmen Club presented the cheque to Irene Forcier, Chair of the Reach Foundation.
Reach Building Project gets continued support from TOOBS
In January Reach Developmental Preschool South Delta had a visit from TOOBS President Greg Watts who presented Reach Foundation Chair Irene Forcier (Left) and Executive Director Renie D’Aquila with cheque for $1,000 towards Reach’s capital building project. Reach is raising $4 million to build a new child development centre in the heart of Ladner that will include its inclusive preschool and accessible community playground. The TOOBS have been ongoing supporters of the building project.
Tsawwassen Legion 289 donates to Reach building project
In december 2011 Harry Langham and Tsawwassen Legion Secretary Treasurer Barbara Haldane ( right) presented a $700.00 cheque to Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s Executive Director Renie D’Aquila (left) and Reach Foundation’s Chairperson, Irene Forcier. Funds go to support Reach's project to build a new community-based child development centre in Ladner.
For information about the Tsawwassen Legion visit www.legion289.com .
Brandrith historic family Christmas party donation helps Reach building project
(Clockwise from top left) Roger Harris, Joan Harris and George Bates recently presented Reach Society's Irene Forcier and Rene D'Aquila (bottom right and left) with $550, donated on behalf of the extended Brandrith family at their annual Christmas party. Five generations of Brandrith’s have gathered every year and have made charitable giving a part of the family holiday party since it began in1918. The donation will go towards Reach's capital campaign to build a new child development centre in of Ladner.
Delta Cable supports Reach
In November 2011 Reach Executive Director Renie D’Aquila (left) and Foundation Chair Irene Forcier (right) accept a cheque for $1,000 for Reach’s new capital building project from Delta Cable Marketing Manager Tannis Goodfellow and Regional Manager Wayne Rothenberger. In March 2012 Delta cable also sponsored the Rockin for Reach concert and dance benefitting Reach's building project. Thank you Delta Cable for your ongoing support!
International Child Care event raises funds for children with special needs at home and abroad
Randy Schmidt of Intenational Child Care, and event volunteer (and Reach Supported Child Development staff) Su Wieczorek visit Reach preschool and present a cheque to Renie D'Aquila, Executive Director for Reach Child and Youth Development Society from the 3rd annual Inspire Abiliy/ Celebrate the Child fundraising event. The event at Tsawwassen's South Delta Baptist Church featured a silent auction with donations from many businesses, music from local musicians Christine Magee and Karalee Congo and a presentation on inclusive communities by UBC Professor Tim Stainton. Guests were also treated to a dinner hosted by local youth athletes from Special Olympics.
The night raised a total of $9,064 for both Reach and ICC. With the growing success of this wonderful event ICC and Reach look forward to offering it again next year. Thank you Randy and volunteers for all of tour hard works and support!
Reach receives $50,000 donation from Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club
On October 17th, 2011 Reach Child and Youth Development Society was presented with a generous donation of $50,000 from the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club to help build a new child development centre in the heart of Ladner.
"This donation is more than just a check," says Irene Forcier, Chair of the Reach Foundation, "it represents another piece of this important building and is bringing us closer to reaching our goal of raising $4 million dollars. Every child receiving service, all their family members and all the children who need service from us in the future are so grateful for this donation." Thank you Lions for helping to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs and in your community.
Reach AGM and family event raises over $6,000 for new building
On October 1st 2011 Reach held its 52nd annual general meeting Making Magic Happen with a family fun event raising over $6,000 for the capital building fund. Thank you to Delta Speedpro Signs for donating the signage, TOOBS volunteers for cooking the lunch & TSI Terminals Systems for sponsoring the event. Thank you to these local businesses and individuals who donated silent auction items:
APEX Wireless Avon (Trisha Maas) Black Bond Books Blades Hair Design Salon Browns Social House Tsawwassen Canucks Captains Cove Marina Cove Links Golf Course Coast Tsawwassen Inn Delta Town & Country Inn Fatburger Ladner Fancy This Gifts Ladner 4 Seasons Nails Frost'd by Nav Gordon Food Services (GFS) Canada Illuminate restaurant Tsawwassen John Thistle Auto Kings Links By The Sea Golf Course Ladner Ming Court Linda Jones (artist) Mackenzie Financial M&M Tsawwassen Nikko Sushi Tsawwassen Rickys All day Grill Ladner River Run Cottages Rose and Crown Restaurant and Pub Tsawwassen Rypac Aluminum Recycling Sharkeys Restaurant Ladner Silvercity Riverport Urban Rack Ladner.
Individuals: Agnes Douglas, Brenda Cheung, Cathy Nidoski, Craig Merritt, Eva Major, Karen Field, Lisa Woudzia , Leslie Thomas, Loan Duong , Mei Tei, Pam Collins, Susan Bains-Grewal, Susie Gall, Yvonne McKenna, Yvonne Tsakok
Reach Receives $20,000 Donation from The Rotary Club of Ladner
On June 21st, 2011 Reach was presented with a generous donation of $20,000 from the Rotary Club of Ladner. (Pictured left to right, Reach Foundation Chair Irene Forcier, Rotary incoming president Linda Ottho, Reach Executive Director Renie D'Aquila, Rotary past president Guillermo Bustos)
"We are grateful for this donation," says Reach Executive Director Renie D'Aquila, "The Rotary Club of Ladner has provided a range support to Reach Society over the years...Today's generous donation from the Rotary Club of Ladner will enable more children and youth with special needs to receive the help they need."
Ladner Club President Guillermo Bustos stated, "Supporting youth initiatives has become Rotary's new avenue of service, but it is especially important to support children and youth with special needs. We hope other clubs and community organizations will join us in this effort." Thank you Rotary Club of Ladner for your support!
Community Support
“The school district is highly supportive of Reach in general. A new child development centre located in close proximity to transportation, and other community resources will help children and youth build lifelong connections to our community and also will provide Reach with the additional space they require to continue to meet identified needs into the future. Delta School district strongly supports the new centre.”
Kathy Guild, Director Special programs, Delta School District
“Reach Society is well known for the excellence of their services and their strong connections with the families and community it serves. We at Deltassist Family and Community Services, our clients, volunteers, Board of Directors and staff are wholly in support of Reach Society’s initiative to develop a new facility in Ladner as it will have a positive impact on the whole community.”
Doug Sabourin, Executive Director, Deltassist Family and Community services
“The Boys and Girls Club enjoys a strong partnership with Reach Child and Youth Development Society in the community of Delta. Reach’s proposed new centre will allow the organization to move from their current remote location in east Ladner and it will provide the additional space so that more children can receive assistance. Within this central location children with disabilities and challenges will become more visible, connected and vibrant members of our community.”
Sylvia Tremblay, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club Community services of Delta/Richmond
“On behalf of the Ladner /Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club I am pleased to support Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s project to develop a community based child development centre in the heart of Ladner.
Dave MacMillan, Ladner/ Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club
“I am pleased to support Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s project to develop a community based child development centre in the heart of Ladner community. Building a new centre in this location will remove geographic access barriers as it is in walking distance from the town centre with public transportation readily available.”
Guy Gentner, MLA, Delta North
“This project will build a new centre in the heart of the community of Ladner that will be fully and easily accessible by children with special needs, their families and the community. As the MLA for Delta South, I strongly support this project as it will help to provide a community support system enabling more individuals with disabilities to become meaningfully engaged in our community.”
Vicki Huntington, MLA, Delta South
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