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November 18, 2008 A personal message to the industryFiled under: A message from Leslie I don’t believe there is anyone in Canada that has not heard of the tragic passing of Brandon Crisp last month. Maybe it’s because I’m currently living in Barrie and living in a smaller city brings out a more personal involvement. Or, maybe it’s because when I was about Brandon’s age I ran away from home and I can somehow relate to the impulsive actions that lead to Brandon’s death. And while many of us spent weeks hoping for a positive outcome and our hearts were broken at the sad news, our sadness will never come close to the anguish Brandon’s family will feel for years to come. We each have an opportunity to help Brandon’s family heal and create a legacy for Brandon while helping children across Canada. Brandon’s parents are creating the “Brandon Crisp Foundation of Hope” to help underprivileged children play minor sports. “By request of the Crisp family, Canadian Tire JumpStart® will be collecting donations in memory of Brandon Crisp from Friday, November 14 – December 6, 2008. Funds collected on Brandon’s behalf will be directed to communities across Canada to help kids in financial need participate in organized sport and recreational activities of their choice.” You can donate at Canadian stores across Canada or online at www.canadiantire.ca/jumpstart I know we in this industry are very generous in our support of many charitable causes that have personal meanings to each of us but I would like to make a personal appeal! If you could see it in your heart to give just a little more this year, together we can help children from lower income families enjoy the love of sports and provide a family who needs our support a reason to keep going. 0 CommentsLeave a Comment |
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