Sleep Country Canada:
Gateway Society greatly appreciates the generosity of Christine Magee of SLEEP COUNTRY CANADA for the donation of thirteen Restwell twin Carson mattresses now providing comfort in the Gateway children's residence. Thank you SLEEP COUNTRY CANADA for your support of children with autism in British Columbia.
BC Star Riders 5103:
Thank you to BC Star Riders 5103 for making Gateway Autism Foundation their charity of choice. The Star Riders raised $1765.75 at the Rally at the Rock, held in White Rock on May 7, 2006. Combined with the funds raised at last year's event donations total $5442.55. All of the hard work and planning done by this small group of volunteers is greatly appreciated.
Mr. Donald Mansell:
It was a privilege to be designated as the charity of choice by the family of the late Mr. Donald Mansell. Mr. Mansell and his family have been long time supporters of Gateway Society. Donations received in his memory totaled $2095.00.
Radical Entertainment:
Thanks to Jason Philipchuk at Radical Entertainment- www.radical.ca for the donation of computers to Gateway - they will be put to good use in support of our services.
Reflexology Association of BC:
We thank Margo Nielsen, Director, and the REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA who during their celebration of World Reflexology Week at the Guildford Community Center on September 24, 2006, offered mini reflexology sessions by donation and named Gateway Society as the recipient of the proceeds. We thank RABC for the $200 raised and for their support.
McDonald's Restaurant:
(Ladner and Tsawwassen - owner Steve Krawchuk) Donated $15,000.00 for purchasing Snoezelen Room equipment.
Rotary Club of Tsawwassen:
For their donation of $2000.00. These funds go towards the purchase of new playground equipment for the provincial Treatment Centre in Ladner.
Kelly Zenone:
Kelly Zenone's fundraising at Aldo's Pasta Bar at the New Westminster Show and Shine. Her husband, brother in law and Kelly slaved over the hot bbq (from 10am - 5pm!) selling Italian sausage and pop from the patio of their restaurant on Columbia Street. They donated proceeds to Gateway that have amounted to over $400! Our very sincere appreciation goes out to Kelly and her family for their community involvement and fundraising for Gateway.
Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards:
We are grateful to the Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards for their most recent gift in October 2006 of $2,000 towards our children's Treatment Centre capital repairs project. The TOOB's much appreciated previous gift of $2,000 in 2005 was used to have vinyl seat covers fitted in our Variety Sunshine Coach. Thank you TOOBs for your ongoing support and encouragement of Gateway Society's work in the community. |
