BUNNY BASKETEERS COME THROUGH FOR HOMELESS

The Second Cottam Cub Runners and Howlers recent ‘Mission Bunny Basketeers’ fundraiser held in Cottam has paid great dividends for the members of the group and also for those experiencing homelessness in Leamington. The group raised $1,097.55 during their one day fundraiser on Sunday, March 26 and with that money, they were able to create 30 Easter Baskets filled with snacks, personal hygiene items and toiletries. Leftover cash was used to purchased additional items, including three sleeping bags. All of that was transported to the Street Angels Homelessness Drop-in Centre at the former Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington on April 6. Kneeling is Andrew Baxter, who was there to represent his Scouting group (2nd Cottam). Sitting in front (from left) are Street Angels Director Merissa Mills, Second Cottam Scouter Trevor Gieb, Scouter Fay Lawn and Scouter Ryan Alice, who is also the Street Angels co-ordinator. Standing are (from left) Street Angels volunteers Randal Essenburg, Vita Fiore, Sally La Rosa, Victoria Landuyt, Johan Heide, Kelly Baxter (Andrew’s mom) and Kathy Neufeld. It was expected that the basket donations would bring grateful smiles to the faces of those who use the centre.