Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
My heart is full! I’ ve seen so many miracles leading up to our largest, 4th annual Leap of Faith fundraiser, June 23, 2017. I’ ve seen ordinary people rise up doing extraordinary things to help the Edmonton Dream Centre in their vision and mission helping vulnerable women( and their children) rise up for a better life.
39 brave Sky divers answered the 14,000-foot jump challenge and raised over $ 110,000, exceeding our goal! Every dollar is so meaningful, paving the road to a better life for vulnerable women and children who need a helping hand-up and a chance at a better life. From the very first Leap of Faith in 2014 with 1 jumper, to 39 jumpers in 2017, this fundraising event, only 4 years in the making, is like a spark that has ignited a big flame in the hearts of all who support the work of the Edmonton Dream Centre. Thank you to our jumpers, sponsors, donors and volunteers who made it happen, with a lot of heart and soul, love and support!
As Director of Public Relations & Resources, I’ ve been touched personally by so many stories that warm my heart. Here is what some of our jumpers had to say:“ I’ m jumping because I have survived addiction and domestic violence.”“ I’ m jumping because I was sexually abused as a child.”“ I’ m jumping because we lost a loved one to the mental illness of addictions.”“ I’ m jumping because everyone deserves a second chance.”“ I’ m jumping because the Edmonton Dream Centre is making a difference in my community.”“ I’ m jumping because I care – women helping women.”
The Leap of Faith phenomena is here to stay! This annual sky diving fundraising event is a game-changer. It’ s become‘ the reason why’ for many to identify with.
Do you see yourself or someone you love in this mental illness of addiction? If you do, you’ ve come to the right place. We’ re changing communities through changed lives. We need you! Our program provides 24 / 7 care and attention. Recovery is possible! We’ re doing what needs to be done through your support. YOU are the wind beneath our wings!
Over time,“ people may forget what’ s been said … but they will never forget how you made them feel!”( Maya Angelou) We hope we’ ve made you feel that your support is making a difference in the lives of the women and children we serve. If Sky Diving is on your bucket list, do it with us for a great charitable cause.
Join our Jump Team next summer, Friday June 15, 2018, for our 5th Annual Leap of Faith challenge! www. edcleapoffaith. org
Public Relations & Resource Director DORINE P. KIELLY
dorine @ edmontondreamcentre. ca Tel: 780-423-5516 www. edmontondreamcentre. ca Facebook: Edmonton Dream Centre Twitter: @ edmontondreamcentre Instagram: @ edmontondreamcentre
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