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Grandmothers’ support knows no borders The CanGo Grannies are a grassroots organization that began with three grandmothers who were inspired by the words of Stephen Lewis when he was a guest speaker at the President’s Lecture Series at the University College of the Cariboo on March 25, 2004. At this speech he challenged the attending women to do something to help ease the burden of African grandmothers who have watched their own children die are now raising their orphaned grandchildren. The grandmothers’ story spread in the Kamloops community and the CanGo Grannies have increased to over 35 equally passionate grandmothers committed to easing the pain that HIV/AIDS has inflicted on the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The CanGo Grannies are organized to raise awareness and funds to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s projects in 14 Sub-Saharan countries in Africa. The CanGo Grannies have raised over $50,000 for the Foundation and continue to loan their voices to the desperate cry for help half a world away. These ladies have a connection to the unsung heroes of Africa; they also have grandchildren who they love. This connec-
Mary Baker and Gine Rose working on making the baskets for their Christmas basket sale, which was a big hit for the holidays.
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tion of loved ones has created a bond, which knows no borders or limits. They feel the pain of the grandmothers who have seen their own children die because of HIV/AIDS and now have to care for their grandchildren. The women of Africa worry what will happen to these precious loved ones if they pass away as well? It is the mission of the CanGo Grannies to help out in anyway they can. Ann Milliken is one of the founding CanGo Grannies: “I heard Stephen Lewis speak before I retired and knew of the situation in Africa. It is a huge problem with 14 million orphans in Africa.” These orphans only have their grandparents to look after them. “They are in a horrible position. The grandmothers can’t often afford to send their grandchildren to school,” adds Ann. “It was hard not to want to do something to help.” Guaranteed you have seen the work of these ladies around the community. They are found regularly at the Famers’ Market, Art in the Park, the Pottery Guild and TRU International AIDS to name only a few events. It is here they sell jewelry, tote bags, art cards, dolls and T-shirts. - continued on page 2
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This custom built home has ONLY top quality construction and finishing. Inside you’ll find a fabulous kitchen with high end stainless appliances, maple floors, glass doors leading to a study, a formal dining area as well as a breakfast nook-(both with outstanding views of the river, hills and city lights) A huge 4th bdrm or bonus room above the double garage Below you’ll enjoy a massive workshop with air tool capacity, telephone, and solid wood workbench. The unfinished above grade basement can be finished to your liking. kitchen/bar and bathroom is plumbed in. u/g sprinklers, central air, multl zone wireless sound system and room for the RV... professional blinds installed as well as painting. Not a thing left to do but enjoy.
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