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Eva von Jagow
As a student in Grade 12, I began a charity event called All That Glam, a sale of gently used jewelry and handbags to raise money for school breakfast programs in Nunavut.
The first sale was a resounding success and, with a funding match from Canadian Pacific, my committee and I were able to donate nearly $20,000 to a school breakfast program in Coral Harbor, Nunavut.
The second year’s sale was even more successful and we donated more than $20,000 to the school, this time with the help of Wal-Mart Canada as a corporate match. We are now in the midst of planning for our third annual sale, which will take place on Nov. 28.
My journey to help the kids in Nunavut began with the realization of food prices in our Far North. To see a photo of a jar of peanut butter in a Nunavut supermarket costing $18.99 is almost unbelievable!
Even with federal shipping subsidies, a head of cabbage can cost more than $20. A three-litre container of orange juice is typically $9. In the winter months especially, fresh fruit and vegetables are exorbitantly priced and of poor quality.
All this means that many Nunavut children start off the school day with poor nutrition.
In Canada, a country that is hailed as having one of the highest standards of living, no child should be going to school hungry or malnourished.
I wanted to do something, and I wanted to start with children having a healthy breakfast. I contacted the Breakfast Club of Canada, told them my idea about raising money for the North, and they agreed to help me direct the money from my fundraiser to specific Nunavut schools.
People are asking me how they can help. Please donate. Many of us have more jewelry and handbags than we need, so consider donating those items to the sale.
Until Nov. 15, donations can be dropped off at various locations across the city: At any of the 7 Dymon Storage locations or at TD branches in Stittsville, Kanata (1106 Klondike & 457 Hazeldean Rd.), Ottawa (1236 Wellington, 5 Pretoria, Richmond Road, 263 Elgin), Barrhaven (3671 Strandherd), Manotick (5219 Mitch Owens) and Kemptville.
You can also donate funds by visiting our website at www.allthatglamfundraiser.com
Come to the sale or tell your friends about All That Glam. Last year, one woman said to me, “This is a woman’s wonderland!”
This year’s sale will take place at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 8 a.m until 2 p.m. There will be thousands of pieces of gently used jewelry and brand-name handbags. Our silent auction features some beautiful brand-name bags or unique pieces of jewelry.
This year, the auction will feature some framed pieces of art that were created by the students of the school in Coral Harbor.
The sale is a great opportunity to purchase socially responsible Christmas gifts as well as bling for the office Christmas party. Grab your girlfriends and make it a preseason shopping extravaganza.
Please visit our website at www.allthatglamfundraiser.com. If you have any questions, you can always contact our committee at allthatglamsale@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook at ALL THAT GLAM Fundraiser.
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As a student in Grade 12, I began a charity event called All That Glam, a sale of gently used jewelry and handbags to raise money for school breakfast programs in Nunavut.
The first sale was a resounding success and, with a funding match from Canadian Pacific, my committee and I were able to donate nearly $20,000 to a school breakfast program in Coral Harbor, Nunavut.
The second year’s sale was even more successful and we donated more than $20,000 to the school, this time with the help of Wal-Mart Canada as a corporate match. We are now in the midst of planning for our third annual sale, which will take place on Nov. 28.
My journey to help the kids in Nunavut began with the realization of food prices in our Far North. To see a photo of a jar of peanut butter in a Nunavut supermarket costing $18.99 is almost unbelievable!
Even with federal shipping subsidies, a head of cabbage can cost more than $20. A three-litre container of orange juice is typically $9. In the winter months especially, fresh fruit and vegetables are exorbitantly priced and of poor quality.
All this means that many Nunavut children start off the school day with poor nutrition.
In Canada, a country that is hailed as having one of the highest standards of living, no child should be going to school hungry or malnourished.
I wanted to do something, and I wanted to start with children having a healthy breakfast. I contacted the Breakfast Club of Canada, told them my idea about raising money for the North, and they agreed to help me direct the money from my fundraiser to specific Nunavut schools.
People are asking me how they can help. Please donate. Many of us have more jewelry and handbags than we need, so consider donating those items to the sale.
Until Nov. 15, donations can be dropped off at various locations across the city: At any of the 7 Dymon Storage locations or at TD branches in Stittsville, Kanata (1106 Klondike & 457 Hazeldean Rd.), Ottawa (1236 Wellington, 5 Pretoria, Richmond Road, 263 Elgin), Barrhaven (3671 Strandherd), Manotick (5219 Mitch Owens) and Kemptville.
You can also donate funds by visiting our website at www.allthatglamfundraiser.com
Come to the sale or tell your friends about All That Glam. Last year, one woman said to me, “This is a woman’s wonderland!”
This year’s sale will take place at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 8 a.m until 2 p.m. There will be thousands of pieces of gently used jewelry and brand-name handbags. Our silent auction features some beautiful brand-name bags or unique pieces of jewelry.
This year, the auction will feature some framed pieces of art that were created by the students of the school in Coral Harbor.
The sale is a great opportunity to purchase socially responsible Christmas gifts as well as bling for the office Christmas party. Grab your girlfriends and make it a preseason shopping extravaganza.
Please visit our website at www.allthatglamfundraiser.com. If you have any questions, you can always contact our committee at allthatglamsale@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook at ALL THAT GLAM Fundraiser.
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