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it comes to helping the communities of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and the surrounding areas, we need not go to see a wizard for help. The students and staff of CCI are INCREDIBLE at helping those in need. Each day of the Thanksgiving Food Drive saw vast supplies of needed canned goods arriving at the door of the Student Council room. By the end of the week, the floor was piled high with donations on the way to the Salvation Army Food Bank. A request for used coats and other winter gear was answered with 8 huge bags being sent
for homeless
to the Scott Mission
people. Another food
Christmas with similar
in October. The Toy
successful fund raiser.
only gathered for
but homerooms went
sponsoring families.
an annual event at CCI,
the donation of braids
wigs for children undergoing chemo, but several thousands of dollars were given to the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer research. Money also poured into this cause during the Terry Fox Walk. Let's not forget the MS Super Cities Walk.....the list goes on. The Gleaner would like to thank each of the individuals who contributed to all of these worthwhile causes. You are proud
'Fighting Owls' in the land of Ozzie!
drive was held at ~ results as that held Drive was another New toys were not needy children, as far as 'Wigs For Kids', resulted in not only to be made into