We had over 200 volunteers come out and over a hundred kids take part in our Build Day on Saturday!
We have so many positive feelings about the day, it is hard to put it into words....Many thoughts and images remain.... the kids working hard alongside their parents and peers; Milli's ever-faithful assistant, Kaela; the guy who just moved to Canmore on Friday heaving mulch for the nature trail; Ken and the devoted volunteers working for hours on Thursday and Friday in the pouring rain and cold (including the part-time residents from New Orleans in their shorts!); Kevin Van Vliet swearing incessantly as he battled it out with the tamper; May Riva with a huge smile on her face as she gave Nancy a great big bear hug; the SUN, the rain, the SUN again; crazy Larry and his abundant enthusiasm; six of us trying to get a ridiculously wet Bouncy Castle back into its bag; people just helping each other out; Brian Callaghan sweating buckets moving pea gravel and coming close to tears; the kids' faces just before they rushed the playground; three teenage boys who coolly approached the playground after the crowd had left, leaping onto the new structure and trying to stifle their smiles; Tanya devotedly tracking down every last wheelbarrow; and above all, simply connecting on a new level with so many people.
We hope everyone who came out had an equally positive day - and that it brought you some joy and hope!
For those who could not make it, please join us in celebrating the new playground, and help us in keeping it clean and safe. Take a moment to visit the rejuvenated Nature Trail and Memorial Garden - it is beautiful!
Thanks to all who donated and contributed to make it such a special day!
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