Hey everyone - any chance someone can help? Airdrie moved in a whole bunch of evacuees over the weekend - a new condo place here is giving them free accomodations for the next little while. Most of the needs are being met.
However....this is where all y'all might be able to help. One of the guys who moved someone into a suite yesterday, was talking to the mom who, in the course of conversation over the mundane, mentioned that her little guy, who is 6, is a massive Flames fan. This family never asked for anything but the gentleman thought perhaps someone could source a Flames jersey for the kiddo, all things considered.
I am waiting to hear a size - he put the idea out on a social media site and I've replied but not heard back yet. Could be the need has already been met but until I get a reply, I won't know.
Anyone maybe able to help get this kiddo a jersey if the request hasn't been filled yet? As soon as I know a size, I can post here. Just thought, of all the online communities out there, this one might be best placed to help cheer this little guy up a smidgen.
Also, I know this isn't local but I saw this video yesterday. Chilliwack residents got together last week and filled 4 semis full of goods (diapers, wipes, water, etc etc), and a bunch of guys drove the supplies out to Alberta - I believe they went to the Edmonton evacuee centre to drop off but I'm not terribly clear on that - might have been LLB. I thought it was stupendous and wanted to share the video (much horn blowing, so turn your speakers down):
Today I'm going to be running around trying to get a fundraiser organized for the end of the month. Really hoping the groups I approach will be willing to help as the entirety of the fundraising idea will revolve around them. Fingers crossed.
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