Giving Back 2021 | Supporting Give Kids The World

Deep roots grow a legacy - 2021

Give Kids the World Village

March 2021

Give Kids the World Village is by far the most amazing place on earth, hands down. Our family had the privilege of going there last March (literally the last full wish trip week completed before COVID-19 forced others to cancel) and we have enjoyed reliving our memories through family photos and movies more than any other trip. GKTWV caters to families going on their critically-ill child’s “Wish Trip” through various charitable organizations, but they have certainly taken the challenge to give families the trip of a lifetime seriously. The care and thoughtfulness put into every detail makes the week away stress-free, and allows the entire family to just focus on making memories and enjoying quality time together, while also taking advantage of the amazing village experience.

Starlight Children's Foundation Canada

April 2021

Starlight is extra special to our family because not only have they given Tyson and the rest of our children many happy memories, they also had the same impact on their dad when he was a kid.

For kids who are chronically ill like Johnny, Starlight provides a break from the stress or even the pain of everyday life, and for kids like Tyson who are limited in the way they get to interact with the world around them, they provide opportunities for them to experience things they never would have been able to otherwise.

The thought that the program directors put into each event really shows, and because we are so thankful for the way they have given to our family, we’re happy to support them as they give to other families.

Alegre Sonido De Dios, Scott & Tracy Blackburn

May 2021

The Blackburn family is dear to our hearts because we can so clearly remember their life-altering transition as we watched our fellow church-members leave everything they had – house, business, family, and friends – and move to Peru to follow God’s will for their lives. Not only is that exciting to see, but extremely encouraging, as the work they are doing is such a wonderful thing to be a part of, even if only through prayer and finances.

They now live in Puerto Maldonado with project Alegre Sonido de Dios, a home for children of all ages who have suffered at the hands of their abusers, and have cared for over 25 children who have come from varying backgrounds including sexual abuse, violent abuse, abandonment, and orphans.

Scott and Tracy provide a caring, loving home where the children can heal, so they may interact and maintain a close relationship with their new family, assuring a smooth re-integration into society.

Barrie Tornado Relief

June 2021

This spring a tornado passed through the south end of Barrie, damaging 71 homes and displacing 100 people. How could we not choose to help those in our very own city? And while it’s certainly a tragedy, what a joy to see our community helping each other as it seems many others had the same feelings as we did, and an outpouring of donations and support left our city leaders basically saying, “thanks, we’re good now!” Thankfully we don’t have to feel completely useless in the months to come since there’s no such thing as too much prayer.

David Busby Centre/ Women & Children's Shelter Of Barrie

July 2021

This month we were reminded of all that God has given us – this morning around the breakfast table I talked with the kids about being grateful, and how it’s hard to be unhappy when you’re being thankful for what you have. But there are many in our community who, for whatever reason, have to live very different lives than we do, and the simple things we take for granted are the things they dream about. With that in mind, our monthly donation went towards these two organizations; the David Busby Centre for their work with the homeless, and the Women & Children’s Shelter for their support of women in crisis.

Bridget's Bunnies

August 2021

We learned of Bridget’s Bunnies not too long ago when a friend of ours mentioned she would be participating in their fundraising run, and asked if she could run in honour of the two babies we lost. After doing a little research online, we’re so pleased to support Bridget’s Bunnies as they seek to ensure no one walks through infant loss alone by providing comfort kits. We are particularly happy to see a comfort kit specifically for fathers when often times they tend to be forgotten. And while no one wants to have to be a beneficiary of all that Bridget’s Bunnies does, we are so happy they exist for those that are asked to say goodbye to their little ones long before they planned.

Safe Families Canada

September - December 2021

We are so excited to be a part of Safe Families as they expand to the Barrie-Orillia area. Safe Families provides safe homes for children to stay in while their parents get the help they need before children’s aid services need to intervene. Usually this role would be filled by friends, family, or neighbours, but many families today have no one to help.

As parents of an adopted child, our hearts are very soft towards these families. If someone had stepped into Tyson’s birth-mom’s life, or even into her mother’s life, his story could be quite different. And that’s why we’re proud to support Safe Families as they seek to launch into our city, helping families when they need it most.

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