| Today i found myself looking back at posts of old - recalling the said emotions I felt at the time of writing. I think there's a certain nostalgia about looking back. inspiration even. an inkling to write again, despite quite a long hiatus.
it made me ask and wonder who still lurks on the pages of xanga. and if the audience that was once there still remains.
are you still here? say hi if you are.
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| so today i bought a slurpee. took a few sips and realized i didnt really want it.
perhaps i have hit my sugar quota for the day. what to do...
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As many of you know I work at The Salvation Army in Richmond. Every
summer we send a group of kids from low-income families to experience a
week away at camp. The kids get to experience new things like canoeing,
rock climbing, skits and all sorts of fun activities. This is great for
the parents as well as they get a little break from juggling looking
after their kids and all the other aspects of life.
Because our
main goal in sending kids to camp is for them to have an unforgettable
experience. The Salvation Army tries to take the financial burden away
from the parents, allowing them to request assistance. Each family has
a different story...
Let me tell you about Justin...
Justin
is an only child. His parents came in excited for an opportunity for
their son to have a fun summer away from the TV with new friends
instead of being on his own. Unfortunately Justin's dad recently got
hurt on the job, and worker's compensation isn't being helpful. With
Justin's mom only working part time... they are limited in what they
can spend on things outside of the neccessities but would love an
opportunity for Justin to attend camp.
There are many other
stories, with one thing in common... the parents love their kids and
would love for them to have an awesome summer experience. Our goal this
summer is to provide as much assistance as possible to make this a
reality for the 40 kids we will be sending to Camp Sunrise in Langdale
(Sunshine Coast).
It costs $260 to send a child to camp. But any
donation helps as the amount a family can afford varries on their
situation. If you would like to help. Please contact me by sending a me
a message, or calling me at the office (604) 277-2424. We are able to
issue tax receipts for donations over $20. It would be quite exciting to hear about a group of coworkers together rallying an office together to help a family.
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| theres been a change of venue. plz rsvp.
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