Tue, Dec 16 2008 - Holiday Volunteering @ Yonge Street Mission (View Original Event Details)
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Well, we wrapped everything in sight, including two large bags full of beautifully crocheted wheelchair covers. We were amazed at the colours and professional quality of them and were told they were created by one woman over the course of a year, just for the Christmas Market. She does this every year! Depending on who you talk to, she is either a tall woman in her fifties or a short woman in her seventies. Whichever is true, we believe she's genuinely a Christmas angel.
It was all about teamwork and rhythm and getting your tape gun on! Many thanks to Nick for once again setting this up, and to Kwan and Marjorie and Elizabeth who came with enthusiasm and good spirits to give their time to such a good cause. Later in the evening, we were able to see the faces of those who benefited from the Christmas Market. They entered a little stressed and worried looking but came out smiling and happy and wishing everyone a happy holiday, especially the parents who now knew their children would have lots of food and toys for Christmas. It was quite an experience!
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