DONATIONS BY CO-WORKERS & FRIENDS

Who could have imagined the support you get when doing volunteer work. I am absolutely in awe and very humbled by the outpouring of generosity from friends and co-workers. It is unbelieveable what you have done.

Last night I pack one duffel bag with the gifts you asked me to carry to Chahalka Village on your behalf. To say I was moved is an understatement. There are nearly 1400 different items you have given.

I cannot name everyone at the Office of the Chief Information Officer because the list is on my desk and I am afraid I will miss someone. Corinne Elliott sent out an email to staff and did you ever step up to help.

We have:

• 26 Calculators
• 441 Pens
• 124 Pencils
• 70 erasers for the tops of pencils
• 14 sharpeners
• 6 markers -including two with invisible ink (should be fun)
• 73 bracelets of either metal, plastic or rubber (the children will love these)
• 33 balls of various types and most with the Canadian Maple Leaf
• 2 Canada Banners
• 45 sets of stickers
• 228 gift bags
• 3 packages of Flash Card (for use by the school)
• 5 souvenier spoons with Canada
• 3 packages of hair bands
• 1 sketchbook and pencils
• 12 key chains with Canada or Newfoundland

As well, a good friend with Shallaway Choir, Kathryn Atkin, donated more than 30 t-shirts of various sizes and 34 music CDs from the Juno Awards or Festival 500.

Judy Vanta from the Canadian Labour Council donated 200 red rubber wrist bands with "Safe Work Place".

Canada Revenue Agency staff donated 30 t-shirts and a number of pens.

I also have to mention that an anonymous donor came to my door the other night and handed me a cheque for $250 to use as I see fit during the trip.

I am humbled by the tremendous generosity of all who helped out. Thank-you, Thank-you !!