Let Them Be Kids

Let Them Be Kids is all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

Monday, September 21, 2009

A big thank you!

The Friends of Charles Daley Park would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support of the playground project.

More than 100 volunteers came out on Saturday, September 19th and worked tirelessly to make the day a HUGE success. It would not have been possible without the financial support of individuals and businesses whose generosity raised more than $55,000. We'd like to say a special thank you to Kool-Aid and Let Them Be Kids for their generous sponsorship and their amazing leadship.

Thank you to the Town of Lincoln who have given the Friends of Charles Daley Park continued support on park projects like the playground. Their employees worked extremely hard on the days leading up to the big build and again on build day. We appreciate it!

Thank you to the Reid family for allowing us to dedicate the new playground to Ralph Reid. It is an honour and a pleausre to meet a wonderful family who care very much about each other and about their community.

And last but not least, thank you to Laura Gibson for leading the Friends of Charles Daley Park through another successful project. We couldn't have done it without you!

It was a fabulous day and many more fabulous days will follow as a community and its children come to enjoy Charles Daley Park.

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About the Friends of Charles Daley Park

The Friends of Charles Daley Park is a volunteer organization which was formed in 2004 and is committed to revitalizing and promoting the park which is located in the Town of Lincoln.

The Friends with the help of the community, built a boardwalk along the waterfront portion of the central section of the park.
In cooperation with the Niagara Restoration Council native trees and shrubs have been planted throughout the park. We have also sold and installed 21 commemorative benches.

Our next project is to replace the outdated playground equipment with new equipment. With the help of the Kool-Aid program "Let Them Be Kids" award and the community, the desired outcome is to raise approximately $45,000 to purchase and install the new community playground. The Aware includes a 60/40 match opportunity for our fundraising efforts so your help goes even further!