We are upon the time of year where we celebrate the holiday season, where we share with one another, wish wellness and joy to friends and neighbours, and bundle up to stay warm the best we can. A time where we are preparing to close out one chapter to begin a new one.
It is a time of year to reflect. Looking back through 2024, so much has happened.
- A Taste for Life; Holiday Care; Red for Change; World Poisoning Awareness Day; PRIDE; World AIDS Day.
- Testing drives; education; practical support, drive to care; outreach.
So much going on, every day. It is busy, it can be draining, but it is so important and worth every moment. For every “Thank you” and “God Bless”, we keep going.
We thank all who have donated and continue to give:
- Little Elves
- Abuse Hursts
- United Way
- The Great Canadian Sox Shop
- Unionville Presbyterian Church
- United Way Greater Toronto
- Trinity Anglican Church Aurora
- Shoebox project
- Newmarket Bingo & Charitable Gaming
- TD Bank
- Apotex Pharmaceutical
- Magna Corporation
- York Mills Mall
- Silver Birch Scouts of Canada
So many thoughtful individuals, too many to list. You can see more here: Donors & Sponsors
Gratitude is spread for all the support given, yet so much support is still needed. You can DONATE here: Canada Helps/CAYR
It has been an up and down 2024, it will be an up and down 2025. There will be smiles, tears, struggles and triumphs. But with a sense of compassion and of community, we will do what we have always done…. Survive…. And even thrive!
By Mark Koning
Mark is the Manager of Communications & Operations with CAYR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.