Fun for ALL
Calgary Care Bags were able to donate 60 backpacks with toiletries as well as 50 tickets to the Calgary Stampede. Andrew and Adam were deeply affected by the children at Inn from the Cold and really wanted to provide them with a little fun. They were able to purchase ride tickets for children as well. The total project raised $2,113.00 …
July 12, 2012 Thursday at 12:46 pm
THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone that bid on the 2 Garth Brooks tickets! The final bid was $1025.00!!!! 100% of the proceeds will be used for the homeless in Calgary!
July 1, 2012 Sunday at 12:05 pm
Only 1 more day!
There is only 1 more day to bid on 2 Garth Brooks tickets! The auction will end tomorrow at noon! Please spread the word!
June 30, 2012 Saturday at 12:06 pm
Inn from The Cold Presentation Video
You can see the children present the 60 backpacks to Inn from the Cold in the video below. It was amazing to see the children walk up, 1 by 1, and donate the bags. Each of the bags contained a blankets, shampoo, tooth brush, tooth paste, a hand written note, hand made art, and soap. For the men and teen …
June 29, 2012 Friday at 6:04 pm
Believe….
Sometimes you just need to BELIEVE that something can happen! Andrew and Adam had a goal to pack 50 backpack for the homeless. Their goal was passed and now they are on to an even bigger goal! The backpacks were presented to a representative from Inn from the Cold at Queen Elizabeth School on Thursday, July 28th. After speaking with …
June 29, 2012 Friday at 5:38 pm
Garth Brooks Auction ENDS on July 1st!
There are only 7 more days to bid on the tickets for Garth Brooks. Click on the “Bid Now” button to the right and bid. 100% of the proceeds will be used to fill backpacks for Calgary homeless people.
June 24, 2012 Sunday at 12:09 pm
Thank you Queen Elizabeth School!
Queen Elizabeth school hosted an AMAZING artisan sale on Friday, June 15. All of the grade 3/4 students participated in making beautiful art, jewelry, and brought in baked goods. The school community came together and raised $1,000.00 for Calgary Care Bags!! In addition, the school has placed donation boxes around the school to collect toiletries and backpacks. It looks like …
June 17, 2012 Sunday at 9:02 am
Adam interviewed on the radio!
Adam was interviewed by QR77 radio today. He did a FANTASTIC job! You can listen by clicking the link below.
June 15, 2012 Friday at 9:37 pm
Follow our journey on Facebook
This project has really become a journey for Andrew and Adam. Please follow us on Facebook. The boys are responding to posts and giving daily updates. It is really helping them understand the full process of fundraising and reaching for something big!
June 13, 2012 Wednesday at 10:42 pm
First Media Interview!
Calgary Care Bags had an interview yesterday after school. Andrew and Adam were thrilled that Metro News called and wanted to interview them for a news article. The article appeared in today’s paper. We are working really hard to get the word out about their Garth Brooks Ticket auction and fundraiser. The auction is now up to $515.00!! You can …
June 13, 2012 Wednesday at 2:29 pm
