Donors meet Richard’s Challenge magnificently
The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity exceeded its goal for Richard’s Challenge* with the help of some wonderful donors. Thanks to everyone who responded to our request for assistance with our funding shortfall. We received over $34,000 in donations and together with Richard’s $20,000 in matching funds, we have a grand total of $53,000! An amazing donation of $15,000 from Don and Maris Anderson in Stouffville put us over the top. Our most sincere thanks go to Richard Muir and the Muir family for their generous support to the children of our charity. They have been long time supporters of our charity and really stepped up to the plate this time when the need arose.
A parent recently wrote to us, “I want to take this moment to thank you for making a huge difference in the quality of my own life, and my son’s life. As a single mom with a disabled child, life as been challenging, but recently when I suffered from complicated health issues, the extra respite care your charity provided made a world of difference. I was able to get treatment that I needed while my son was in trusted care that also helped with his developmental needs. It was so nice to be able to hire an experienced respite worker who could help with Eric’s autism and behavioural program. I can’t thank you enough for helping me get through a tough time! It’s so wonderful to know that caring donors can make such a difference. I can only hope to one day help in this way as well. My son and I thank you.”
The challenge that remains, however, is that this relief will last about three months before the waiting list starts to build again. This is the trend that we have been experiencing lately. We are actively looking at new sources of funding; workplace donations, grants, other groups and individuals to help us fundraise. If you can offer assistance in any way please call our office at 905-852-1799 ext. 26 or email generalmail@jenash.org. What we are experiencing now is part of the natural cycle of growth for the charity as more and more families become aware of us. We are working hard to meet those needs.
The good news is, donors continue to tell us that they give to JACC because we are unique, provide a necessary service to families, and can do it quickly and with no barriers. Thank you for answering our call for help. Your donations are appreciated more than you will ever know. And to quote our founder, Norm Clements, “you will always get more than you give.”
Jane Sleep
Executive Director
Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity
*Richard Muir, owner of Muir’s Cartage, said that over the course of one month he would match up to $20,000 in donations received by the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity. For more information on JACC, visit www.jenniferashleigh.org.
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