The TOOBs paid a visit to Reach Child and Youth Development Society's preschool last month with a cheque for $5,000 towards Reach's campaign to build a centre in Ladner for children with special needs. It was the third donation from the Tsawwassen service club to Reach's building project this year, and one of many made over the years totaling over $15,000.
"We are very grateful to the TOOBs and its membership for embracing the importance of this building campaign and for the myriad of support that is helping vulnerable children to grow and develop into contributing community members," said Reach executive director Renie D'Aquila.
The TOOBs (Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards) is a nonprofit, charitable society that was founded in 1984 by a group of men who thought they could ease the burdens faced by those less fortunate. Their 85 members provide food services at community events, raising funds that are then donated to many healthrelated community services in Tsawwassen and Ladner.
In addition to donations, the TOOBs have provided prizes and volunteers to Reach fundraising events.
"Members of the TOOBs have the benefit of age to have learned that there are struggles in the routine of life," said president Greg Watts. "Many of our members know firsthand that when extraordinary support is needed to calm the waters, it can be difficult to find that safe harbour.
"Reach offers caring support for families and children to learn and develop at the Reach helm with their team of professionals. And with a course set for midtown Ladner, the TOOBs are more than pleased to help trim the sails."
Reach is raising $4 million to build a child development centre in the heart of Ladner that will be more accessible and serve more children and youth with special needs. For more information about the building project and ways you can help, visit www.reachdevelopment.org/campaign or call 604-946-6622 ext. 0.
