May was 5km run for youth outreach and June....

[wendyjane]

In June so far I helped a dog listed on Winnipeg Lost Dog Alert on FB get back to it's owner - the doggie was spotted nearby crossing Bishop Grandin(yikes!) and with the help of the kibble that I brought with me we were able to coax him out of the bushes A few days ago listed a found kitty on Winnipeg Lost Cat Alert on FB and took said kitty to the vets after spending a good while looking for and capturing her - she was very dirty and scared but full of love to anyone who would dare pet her - she is now being fostered as they search for her owners via ear tattoo information. Gave away 4 used tires free (they disappeared quickly) gave a large box of toiletries, cleaners and foodstuff to a new neighbour who is new to the country(I'll teach her some couponing/deal finding tricks once her English is a bit more improved or my Arabic improves ). Today donated 5 pairs of old prescription glasses to the optometrist where they will in turn donate to folks who need them.

In May I ran a 5km charity run for West Broadway Youth Outreach and collected/donated over 20 pairs of used but still usable sneakers for kids in their after school programs to potentially use.



For April I want to help bring awareness to a fundraiser that my friend and her family are doing for a childrens' cancer fund here in Winnipeg. Conor is a little boy who is the same age as my little guy and my friend is Conors' auntie. What an amazing, courageous and strong little boy and mama Morgan.
I purchased a beautiful turquoise infinity bracelet and it is so soft! Every time I wear it I am just reminded of the blessing that the Pisni family has been given with Conor. Please take a peek at this local winnipeg news segment explaining a bit of his story as reposted on youtube:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Wd1hy...%3DWd1hyHGvoqY







Every month this year I have made resolutions to donate/help/participate etc and for the month of March it was to donate needed items to Craig Street Cats. Canadian Tire just so happened to throw their scratch card in the mix to make it even better. A BIG shoutout to several SC'ers locally who helped me get more scratch cards (fitzgirl and debragirl31 and my neighbours and friends who also gave me cards).
I purchased: 2x 40lb bags of wood pellets, 284 units of wet cat food (20 single tins and 22x 12 pak boxes). For $194.66 worth of product I paid out of pocket $22.66. I used 24x $5 scratch cards, 19x $2.50 coupons for cat food, $2 in CT$$. For roughly 88% savings.
Bonus: 4 people assisted me (my bestie Merie Ann mwah! my two kids and their friend - I'm hoping that the kids will see that not everything is about getting, that giving is great too!). I've thrown in a pic of the products minus the 40lb bags of wood pellets which are languishing in the garage.

[coley3]

What a great lesson to teach your kids. What a great donation. They will be so happy to receive it. So many people think they can't donate because they have no extra. But with coupons and things like CT scratch cards it makes it so affordable to donate. How can we not. Really. You are a wonderful lady

[lmartin65018]

Love seeing coupons used for donating as well. Great job. I am sure it will be much appreciated.

[Lavender Lady]

What a lovely brag-we need to think about our four-legged friends to. They give so much love.

[Patty Smyth]

Great haul. There will be many happy critters.

[pamjcoupon]

super awesome!!! sorry, couldn't help this month, only had the one Add a pic of your receipt and put in the brag for blog thread!! much deserving!

[fitzgirl]

Great job! Glad to help. Wanted to do more. Let me know what's for next month.so

[wendyjane]

No worries - it was tough enough with just 24 tickets to use! I had 24 receipts :S there will be no picture taking of receipts.

super awesome!!! sorry, couldn't help this month, only had the one Add a pic of your receipt and put in the brag for blog thread!! much deserving!

[pamjcoupon]

good point.

No worries - it was tough enough with just 24 tickets to use! I had 24 receipts :S there will be no picture taking of receipts.

[wendyjane]

dunno yet will have to plan the next few months and check needs of each etc - will post and or pm
my little gal just had her 2nd tooth come out - her brother kicked it out :S had to play hide and seek to locate the little toothie too sheesh it's jammie day - I want to do NOTHING!

Great job! Glad to help. Wanted to do more. Let me know what's for next month.so

[padfoot]

Thats a wonderrrrrful story

[Koolaid]

Awesome job Wendyjane!!!!

[smileyKT]

great job! love it!

[SavenRaven]

Another amazing donation. You are awesome.

[peachies]

Love it!!