Barry and Chris Finlay from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in January 2009 and have since raised enough money, in conjunction with Plan Canada, to provide access to clean water and classrooms for a community in Tanzania. They are now embarking on a project to help youth and women ages 15-24 in Tanzania to establish businesses. Read about their journey in their book, Kilimanjaro and Beyond. This Blog describes upcoming events and how you can help.
Friday, February 5, 2010
New silent auction item
Here is a 40-minute airplane ride over Ottawa to add to the list. You will leave from the Rockcliffe Flying Club in the owner's Piper Cherokee. Richard Peacocke has generously donated his plane for a ride for two passengers. Richard is an experienced pilot with over 900 hours of flying time. The date of the flight will be mutually agreed.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Hot Air Balloon Ride Anyone?
Money Concepts, Kanata, Investia Financial Services and Sundance Balloons have combined to contribute two one-hour hot air balloon rides with a traditional champagne toast and a personalized certificate signed by the pilot. The balloon rides will be auctioned off at the silent auction at Petit Bill's Bistro on May 18. Proceeds go to Plan Canada for providing access to clean water for a preschool and surrounding community in Tanzania.
Jewellry for cocktail party
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