40 children in India are going to school

June 9th, 2010

…thanks to $14,553 raised through the imagine a world campaign.
 
redseven charitable foundation is privileged to have had the support of over 400 Canadians, for the imagine a world campaign. Through  imagine a world ticket sales, event attendance, online donations or silent auction contributions, our collective efforts have raised $14,553- exceeding our goal of raising $12,000! We are truly humbled by our very generous community.

These funds will be donated to Free the Children to build a school for 40 children in Lai Gow, India. 40 more children will be afforded the opportunity to an education, so that they can contribute to the advancement of their community.
 
Donation Breakdown
$12,000 will go toward building the school and includes all labour and supplies to construct the building as well as furnish the school. All funds exceeding $12,000 will go toward more supplies for the school. This includes basic school supplies, hand washing stations and latrines. We will continue to accept online donations for the next short while, to contribute to school supplies and the overall sustainability of the school. 

Thanks for your generous support!
 

What’s Next
redseven’s next campaign is focused on education through sport. In partnership with S-Drive, redseven will be hosting a softball tournament on August 21st. Please save the date and more info will be coming soon. The tournament is in support of KidSport which gives grants to Canadian youth ages 4-18 to eliminate financial barriers to participating in sport. Grants cover registration and equipment costs.
 
Thank you again for helping further the cause for youth education in India. Now 40 children will have the chance to dream big and become responsible, empowered and dedicated global citizens.

Yours in youth education,

Sabrina

*All photos courtesy of AJ Messier.

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