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Realtors Raise Funds For Easter Seals Ca

Realtors Raise Funds For Easter Seals Camp

Mar 20, 2019 | 10:20 AM

Local realtors have made it possible for more kids with disabilities to have a memorable summer experience.

Century 21 Executives Realty from Vernon raised $28,629 for BC Easter Seals Camps this year, one of the company’s top fundraising totals in British Columbia

They joined realtors from 14 offices throughout BC who raised over $100,000 in 2018 for the camps by donating their time and money to numerous fundraising initiatives they put on throughout the year.

“The Century 21 family here in BC sets the gold standard for charitable giving and we are beyond thankful for all of their hard work and dedication,” says Charlene Krepiakevich, President & CEO, Easter Seals BC/Yukon – a charity that supports and enables access for individuals with disabilities. “Through their generosity, more kids living with disabilities will get the opportunity to experience the power of Easter Seals fully-accessible summer camp – a magical place that encourages independence, instils confidence, boosts self-esteem and changes a life forever.”

“The Century 21 Kids to Camp program, supporting Easter Seals BC/Yukon, is a perfect fit for our company. Our donations stay local and help children that rarely get a chance to be like other children. I am so proud of the realtors in all four of our offices,” says Bill Hubbard, owner of Executives Realty. “They all donate money from each deal, plus give their time and energy for various fundraising throughout the year. We have the honour of helping children with disabilities experience one week where they can feel like other kids and not be judged.”

The donation will help fund the Easter Seals Camp Winfield this summer. Since 1968, Camp Winfield has provided an overnight summer camping experience for children, teens and young adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. In the last ten years, over 2,300 individuals have taken part in camp.

“The goal of our camps is to provide safe, fun activities in an environment where the focus is on abilities, not disabilities,” says Krepiakevich. “Giving campers an opportunity to try activities like canoeing, wheelchair basketball, water polo or just having a simple water balloon war, we see their confidence, independence and interaction with their peers improve so much by the end of the week. Campers then bring these skills and confidence back home allowing them to have meaningful relationships and be active members of their communities.”