Our bones are shaking with excitement that your incredible generosity has raised $40,314.17!
167 children in need of life-changing surgery will be able to smile thanks to your support.
Thank you to our anonymous donor who is matching the donations, bringing the final total to $80,628.34, so that 335 children born with cleft lip and palate will be able to have surgery. Over the last 7 years, you have raised $282,000 (1,175 smiles) for Operation Smile Canada. Amazing!
Thank you… Thank you… Thank you… to everyone who purchased Skeleton merchandise, dropped off donations or made online contributions. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity.
I would not be able to create these displays without such amazing community support and our incredible team of volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. So many incredible fleshy volunteers to thank: Jane, Linda, Brenda, Karen, Joan, Julie, Diane, Deb, Barb, Grant, Jamie, the Smidts Family and Justin.
So many caring and community-minded organizations gave of their time and resources:
- It’s About Thyme Landscaping – Luis, Rigel, Josh and Alex for creating the fall fair rides and assisting with installations.
- Dairy Farmers of Ontario (volunteers, treats, and the sought-after Milk Calendars)
- Akins-Brewer Lumber (volunteering, materials, expertise)
- Steve and team at Van Nes Maintenance (the list is long – thank you)
- Van Nes Custom Welding for finding and donating the antique weight scale
- Angie and Jason Ewing owners of Gus the Bus – the official skeleton transportation.
- Mel and Kelly of Sirkel Foods (ongoing support, smile sandwich donation)
- Stratford Fall Fair
- Trillium Art (social media) and Chris Steingart of Big Creative (website)
- Jamie Cottle CJCS 107.1, Destination Stratford, Stratford Downtown BIA, and Stricklands Toyota
- Bedford Public School, Downie Central, and Shakespeare Public School classes that donated artwork
- Laura Douglas, Mark Climie-Elliot, Victoria and all the staff and volunteers at Operation Smile Canada
Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone from the community and beyond who came out, supported the Skeletons of Vivian Line and Operation Smile Canada, lent props, bought merchandise, and shared posts to spread the Skeleton antics around the world; and to my neighbours for putting up with MY antics!
A big skeleton high five to you…all of our Skeleton Fans! Thank you for your support.
Thank you to Grade ¾ Romeo School for the best thank-you card! It made my day!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Melissa
(Official Skeleton Wrangler)
