Several mentions of Sleeping Children
There were several mentions of our charity on the Internet this past week.
Links of Interest
- Toronto, October 26: Johnny Max Band raises money for SCAW
The Johnny Max Christmas Party is coming up on Dec 4th. (We are at The Harp on both the 3 & 4 ) with both The Heart Attacks and The JMB playing all day, along with a number of special guests, this will be another great charity day. Last year we raised over $3500 for “Sleeping Children Around The World.”
- Innisfil, October 29: The Guilford United Church
Sunday School will host a pasta supper from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with proceeds benefitting Sleeping Children Around the World. The dinner will include homemade sauces, bread, coffee, tea and dessert. Sleeping Children provides kits containing a mat, pillow, sheet, blanket, mosquito net, clothes, towel and school supplies to children in developing countries. For more information on the program, visit www.scaw.org.
- Barrie, October 31: Kiwanis Club celebrates 50 years
The celebration was held Sept. 25 and 88 past and current members were there. Guest speaker Dave Dryden with Sleeping Children Around the World spoke about the program and thanked the club for its contributions over the years.
- Peterborough, November 1: Larry Gillman addressed the Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Peterborough made a donation to the charity Sleeping Children Around the World in honour of Larry Gillman's speech, said Rotarian Doug Armstrong. The charity provides bedkits - including a mat, pillow, blankets, mosquito net, sheet, towel and school supplies - to children in underdeveloped and developing countries.
- Blogger, November 3: LinsBabyGifts supports SCAW
To do our part LinsBabyGifts gives a portion of our profits to children’s charities, so purchasing a Christmas baby gift such as a plush animal or holiday outfit from us ensures some other child can receive a little love and security also. Among the charities we may support this year are Sleeping Children Around the World
- Collingwood, November 3: High School kids help SCAW
Jean Vanier Catholic High School raises money for disasters, organizations, and tragedies around the world. All of these fund-raising activities are organized and put on by a committee of around 20 students. The committee's unofficial motto is "Focus on being the change."
