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Haiti: Step by Step to a Brighter Future
Post by Julie Truelove on Aug 25, 2010
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Students of the school at Kay en Rond gather at the
new well built by Haiti Mission

As the world already knows, Haiti was struck by a severe earthquake on January 12th, 2010. This tragedy w...

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Paying It Forward
Post by Kylee Jensen on Aug 12, 2010
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Lesley Marino, 2010

We've all heard stories of strangers - good samaritans - carrying out acts of selflessness on behalf of others. Here at the Foundation, we see - and are inspired by - so many of these acts every day. We were especially touched by the thoughtfulness that came from one of Ryan's most ardent fans from Poulsbo, W...

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What's Safe, Easy and Makes a Lasting Difference?
Post by Kylee Jensen on Aug 05, 2010
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The answer.... monthly giving!

Often overlooked as a form of giving, there are many fantastic reasons to choose to become a monthly donor:

  • Did we mention it's safe and easy? Your gift is made automatically through your bank account or credit card. You can sign up by phone or at your convenience online!
  • It's flexible! You can increase, decrea...
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10 Tips for Successful Fundraising
Post by Kylee Jensen on Jul 29, 2010
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When looking to start your own fundraising intitiative, there are many factors to take into consideration. To ensure your success, remember these 10 easy tips!

Be Prepared -

Start by setting a goal for yourself. What do you hope to achieve?
Do your research ahead of time to help prepare.

Look at Your Timing -

Create a timeline of important milestones, objectives and targets. This will help give you something to work towards and ensure you don't forget ...

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Angolo Primary School
Post by Kylee Jensen (with contributions from Julie Truelove) on Jul 21, 2010
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July 27 - or "Ryan's Day" - marks the anniversary of the day Ryan visited his first well at Angolo Primary School in Uganda.

Before Ryan's well was built in 1999, Jimmy and other local children would spend several hours every day searching for water - water that was often not even clean. The new well not only meant access to safe water, but time they could instead devote to attending school and helping their families.

As wi...

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Remembering Ryan's First Well
Post by Kylee Jensen on Jul 07, 2010
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Remembering Ryan's First Well

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Apoyo Desde El Mundo Entero!
Post by Occasional Translator on Jul 05, 2010
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En las últimas semanas, hemos recibido muchísimo apoyo desde varios países latinoamericanos (Méjico, Argentina y muchos más). Estamos muy emocionados al ver que la historia de Ryan y el trabajo iniciado por la Fundación se este conociendo por tantos países. Les damos las gracias y les animamos a seguir informando a la gente de este proyecto.
 
Además, nos es grato saber que muchas personas están deseando participar en las actividades que puedan hacerse a nivel local en las asocia...

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On Being Canadian...
Post by Kylee Jensen on Jun 29, 2010
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This Canada Day, we celebrate the many advantages of living in such a prosperous country.

One of the most memorable moments for the Foundation was the day Jimmy Akana Hreljac was declared a Convention Refugee and became a Canadian citizen!

His incredible journey, told through the book Read More

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