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Here we spent six hours outside a Von's Supermarket Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive, which is done each year during the Christmas period.  What's cool about this drive is the money donated goes towards services in the local community.  What we did was wish people a Merry Christmas and give out friendly smiles - you don't specifically ask for donations.  We are waiting to find out how much money was donated during our shift which will be interesting.  Thanks to Darren Norton for setting up this volunteer opportunity for us - another new experience!  Oh and the Santa hats couldn't have come at a better time - sent over by someone special in New Zealand - thanks Mum!
 


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Helen

11/30/2009 11:33:06

The variety of support you have been giving is quite amazing. Really appreciate hearing about it. Oh yes REALLY think you should bleach your beard Ro - then you two will be dead ringers for Mr and Mrs Claus!

 

fred / muriel

12/01/2009 10:33:35

sally ann's kettles and volunteers are evident at pretty well all the local shopping centres here in the lower mainland - vancouver / burnaby bc - yesterday i encountered a very personable young lady manning/womanning a sally ann kettle just outside the superstore in metrotown and SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS in a most pleasant robust voice . so ro and bee - how about a felice navidad at your next kettle stop in mexico !!!

 



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    Volunteer work with the Salvation Army

    Part of what we wish to accomplish over the next year is not only the cycling, but also giving back to the communities which we will pass through. 

    When we hit a town that has Salvation Army services, we offer our hands-on help for a day or two in the hope of encouraging the regular volunteers and also providing some relief in the volume of work that is demanded of them.

    We chose the Salvation Army because they are well respected, give practical help to those that are in need and they are also situated throughout Pan-America.

    We feel very priviledged to be associated with this hardworking organisation.   We hope that the work we do (albeit small) will be of some worth and also raise awareness of all the good work the Salvation Army does for others.

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