🌟 Donor Spotlight 🌟 David McCann, the general manager of Creekhouse Industries on Granville Island, is a champion donor and supporter of our cause. At 78 years old, and despite his doctor’s advice to take it easy, David has gone above and beyond to help us raise funds for children in need. Last year, he generously distributed thousands of art prints to over 100 community organizations and schools, giving them a way to fundraise for feeding hungry children. On top of that, he also spent four long days selling prints to tourists and visitors out of the old carving shed on Granville Island. Working six hours a day, David and his friends offered the prints by donation only, allowing visitors to take as many as they liked. Then he took the show over to the nearby Kids Only Market for another couple of days. And when he finally sat down, he sent $11,260 to us to help kids in need. This is on top of nearly $200,000 he has personally donated through various fundraising efforts over the years. David’s dedication and generosity inspire us all. Thank you! (fb)

📣B.C.’s decision to halt its $20-million student and family affordability fund is having a devastating effect on impoverished students who no longer can expect help from the fund when they are without food or in need of clothes. “I just don’t understand why they have cut funding when the needs are way higher than they’ve ever been,” said Hayley Davey, a youth and family worker in Abbotsford’s Yale secondary school. “I have to be really mindful now how I am to support these kids because I can’t say ‘don’t worry that’s a stress I can take away’ and then not be able to do it.” But she has been trying anyway — using her own money. Read more on our website ⤵️ https://vansunkidsfund.ca/stories/abbotsford/ (fb)