12 Days of Giving in Okotoks and Calgary
Here's the latest on our 12 Days of Giving. As a family we decided to make a donation to a different charity on each of the 12 Days of Christmas starting December 25. With every choice, we tried to find the Okotoks or Calgary chapter. I found it much easier to donate through CanadaHelps
Jan 5, Day 12 Foothills Hospice In my previous career, I was involved with palliative care and still remember when the first hospice opened in Calgary. We've come a long way.
Jan 4, Day 11 Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Thankfully we've never had to use their services for much more than stitches and concussions.
Jan 3, Day 10 ARF 's mission is to rescue stray and unwanted dogs and cats from First Nations and rural areas and place them in loving, permanent homes while providing programs to reduce pet over-population. Unfortunately too many people dump their pets in rural areas. We once rescued a very tame domestic rabbit from the ditch by our home.
Jan 2, Day 9 Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area 4800 acres of donated land on the door step of Calgary. There's a fascinating story as to how this area came about.
Jan 1, Day 8 Pound Rescue Okotoks Pound Rescue is a no kill organization. They are always looking for foster families for pets until they find a permanent home.
Dec 31, Day 7 Terry Fox Foundation This was my youngest's request. The boys school participates in the Terry Fox Run every year. I think Terry Fox should have had the "Greatest Canadian" title.
Dec 30, Day 6 Foothills Humane Society If my dog could speak, this one would get her vote. Local to Okotoks and the surrounding area.
Dec 29, Day 5 Tim Hortons Childrens Foundation One of the boys choices. Future coffee drinker perhaps? Two Tim's locations in Okotoks but really wish there was a third on the north end of town.
Dec 28, Day 4 Make A Wish This was one of the boys' choices. We've never discussed this charity as a family but I'm sure they've seen the ads on tv.
Dec 27, Day 3 RASTA Rescue And Sanctuary for Threatened Animals. This organization is located just down the road from where I live near Dunbow and 80th St. We dropped off a dog house that we weren't using. I smile everytime I drive by and see how it's been modified into a beach house for the ducks.
Dec 26, Day 2 Habitat for Humanity is a national, non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. There are multiple offices in Alberta, we chose the Calgary office.
Dec 25, Day 1 Heart and Stroke Foundation This charity was a no-brainer considering Paul's health issues this summer. Their "Make Death Wait" campaign hits hard.
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