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Let's Play
SPORT WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS 6 AND UNDER

APPLY NOW!!!

The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society, with funding from the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Let’s Play program and the Ministry of Education, has just launched an initiative to promote physical activity in kids 6 years of age and under with a physical disability by providing free sport wheelchairs in communities throughout British Columbia. If you have a child with a physical disability who could benefit from having access to a sport wheelchair, please contact us now at:

letsplay@bcwbs.ca
Posted by ltattersall on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:05

Funding Success for FVCDC programs
Thank you to those community groups who support our centre;
• Lions Club of Abbotsford
• Soroptimist International of Abbotsford-Mission
• Tulips of the Valley
• Abbotsford Seniors Association
• Mount Cheam Lions Club
• Chilliwack Comfort Inn

Thank you to all staff who pledge money in support of our organisation. Your generosity totalled over $5,001.

And more support for our programs through grant include,
• TELUS Community Board approves $19,296.00 in support of TKRP
• CKNW awarded $9,202.95 in support of our Child & Family Resource Program.
• Vancity supports TKRP with $10,000 grant.
• Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund approves $4,947.00 grant to support our Child & Family Resource Program.
Posted by ltattersall on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 13:11

Moving to Higher Ground Summer 2009



Learning, stretching and growing - that's what it was all about at the FVCDC's eighth Moving to Higher Ground Therapy Camp and Workshop program. This year the innovative mentorship program saw eight occupational therapists from British Columbia and Alberta meet together at Cultus Lake Community School. With lectures in the most current brain research by Kim Barthel of Labyrinth Journeys and under the direction of Kirstie Glasgow, Director of Occupational Therapy and Yvette Jollet, Director of Physical Therapy, the therapists were challenged to grow in knowledge and skill. They were assisted by eight campers who shared their daily challenges in a Day Camp setting. The children received two therapy sessions a day, complimented by a wide range of fun day camp activities. This year's theme was the 2010 Olympics. The day camp was run by Chris and Sarah, our two summer therapy assistants. Under the direction of these two amazing young people, others were able to volunteer to help create a total growing experience for all involved. Our volunteers included former FVCDC clients, graduates from previous MTHG therapy camps, and students whose future plans include becoming teaching assistants, therapists and doctors. No matter what their role at this incredible experience, all who attended can definitely say that they had the opportunity to Move to Higher Ground!
Posted by The Webmaster on Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 03:18

Abbotsford Shrine Club gives $4,000
Thank you to the Abbotsford Shrine Club for your very generous donation of $4,000. These funds will be used to purchase toys, specialised equipment and furniture prioritised for the Therapeutic Kindergarten Readiness Program, a program that provides individualised support to children with social emotion challenges or identified mental health concerns. Thank you for “Helping Kids Shine”.
Posted by The Webmaster on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:36

Thank you to the Prospera Ewald Rempel Memorial Fu



Seated: Mrs. Karen McLean, Mrs. Ethel Rempel
Standing: Mr. Brian Siborne, FVCDC Board of Directors Chair; Deborah Bullock, Executive Director Abbotsford Community Foundation; Harv Weins, Director Abbotsford Community Foundaiton

On July 22nd, Mrs. Rempel, on behalf of her late husband Ewald Rempel, presented Karen McLean, Executive Director of the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre a donation cheque of over $9,500 in support of our Child & Family Resource Program. This program sustains those resources that are necessary to support a child with special needs’ growth and development. These resources include toys, educational resources, modified furniture and specialised equipment. Thank you to the Prospera Ewald Rempel Memorial Fund for their continued support of our centre and to the Abbotsford Community Foundation.
Posted by The Webmaster on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:34

Thanks Dinotown!



Thanks to Dinotown we were able to end the 2007/2008 Playgroup year with a bang! Dinotown generously provided a free day pass for the families who attend the Chilliwack Playgroup and we were able to have a great year end party. It was a fun way to end the year and the children really enjoyed their time at Dintown.
Posted by The Webmaster on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 16:58

South Asian Family Support Worker Program
The South Asian Family Support Worker Program has been recognized in a number of news articles. Click the links below to read about our success!

Abilities Canada
BC Local News 1
BC Local News 2
Posted by The Webmaster on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 03:46

Clearbrook Lions Club gives huge donation

In December, the season for giving, we were honored and thankful for a very generous donation from the Clearbrook Lions Club. Over $19,000 was donated to our centre to assist in the renovation of the Reception Area and Waiting Areas and fulfill wish list items for resources and equipment to enhance the programs and services we provide.




A heartfelt thank you for your generosity and on-going support of our centre and our mission of “Helping Kids Shine”.
Posted by The Webmaster on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 03:38

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