Two years ago a young boy diagnosed with leukemia donated 16 toys to kids spending Christmas in the oncology ward at Children’s Hospital.
Last year, he collected more than 300 toys from community members, friends and family for children at Canuck Place and Children’s Hospital.
Earlier this year, this young boy – six-year-old Keian Blundell – lost his own battle with cancer but his courage and kindness is far from being forgotten.
Blundell’s family is keeping his spirit alive by continuing the holiday toy drive he started.
Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive has been collecting toys since Oct. 15.
Burnaby RCMP’s Deer Lake headquarters is one of two locations collecting donations in Burnaby, which will then be given to kids at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Children’s Hospital.
Blundell’s relationship with the RCMP began more than one year ago, when he became an honorary member of the Troop 15 RCMP cadet group.
Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis surprised Blundell at Canuck Place on Oct. 31, 2013 and presented him with his very own Red Serge and authentic RCMP Stetson.
People have until Dec. 15 to donate to Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive.
In Burnaby, residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys for ages newborn to 18 years at the Burnaby RCMP detachment at 6355 Deer Lake Ave. or Cityfone, 101-3991 Henning Dr. Cash and gift cards are also being accepted and will be divided among three families in need.
For more information, contact the Blundell family at [email protected].
