Fortius Sport and Health is inviting the community to participate in its first-ever toy drive benefiting the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.
Each year, Burnaby Community Services organizes the bureau to ensure low-income families and seniors have a gift under their tree. The success of the campaign depends on the many businesses, non-profits and individuals who come together to raise money and toys.
Fortius – a sport health, wellness and fitness facility on Kensington Avenue – has registered as an angel project participant, and is encouraging staff (and the public) to come in and grab an angel card from the atrium.
Each card contains the sex and age of a child in need.
“That way we’re not getting 42 baseballs or something,” said Jennifer West, director of client services.
Folks then bring back a new, unwrapped toy for that child and put it under the tree.
West told the NOW Fortius’ goal is 42 toys by Dec. 15.
“I’m not sure how it’s going to go. I’m encouraged. We’re a typically a company with young people and young families, so we understand the importance of fun for kids, and these are kind and generous people, and I think that’s going to come out in this particular season,” she said.
If you’re a business interested in hosting your own angel project, visit tinyurl.com/BBYApplication.
For all the details about the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, visit www.bbyservices.ca.
Fortius is at 3713 Kensington Ave. See www.fortiussport.com.
Want to support the Burnaby Christmas Bureau? You have a few ways to do so:
Drop off a new, unwrapped present at the toy room at Metropolis at Metrotown (in the upper level between Winners and Big Orange Juice Bar), from now until Dec. 18. Toys can be dropped off on Mondays and Saturdays.
Become a sponsor by providing gifts and food to local families and/or seniors. To become a sponsor, visit tinyurl.com/BureauSponsor.
Get your business involved. Businesses interested in hosting their own angel project should see www.tinyurl.com/BBYApplication.
