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Project Angel

The Glencoe Club transforms Christmas for Youth at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary

During the holiday season the biggest dilema for most of us is trying to find the right gift for that certain person in our lives who has everything. For some Calgary youth, finding a place to sleep or food to eat is what they are wishing for the most.

We are thankful to Project Angel and the members and staff at The Glencoe Club who wanted to change that. 

2011 marks the second year that Project Angel, a wonderful, well-organized "tradition" at The Glencoe Club, raised funds, gifts and hearts as they gathered essential items for our youth at Avenue 15 and Safe House.

The Glencoe Club created some unique and fun ways to raise money; such as their 'climb for a cause' where pledges were collected to have staff use a step-machine for 30 minutes at a time (for a total of 14.5 hours!); the Pro Shop happily wrapped gifts for donation; poinsettias were sold with $10 from every sale going towards the shelters; and youth were given gifts designed specifically for them with "Loft, Link and Launch" packages. All youth were adopted within eight days of the start of Project Angel!

When delivery day came, it was hard to believe we weren't in Santa's Workshop with all the fabulous volunteer 'elves' and the wall-to-wall backpacks, boxes and bags. The message sent that day was warm and caring and you could just imagine all the faces lit up with joy at helping to unload the multitude of gifts. We can't thank The Glencoe Club staff and members enough for what they have done. Many children and teens will know warmth from the blankets and sleeping bags, filled tummy's from the kitchen supplies and food, and a sense of joy and comfort from the whistle's and stuffed animals.

To the members and staff of The Glencoe Club, know that you have made a difference in the lives of Calgarian's this holiday season and into 2012.

 

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