Thanks for everyone that participated in this fundraiser - it was a great success. We raised enough money to purchase 69 sleeping bags. We actually bought out the available stock at Canadian Tire of the sleeping bags that we had decided on and therefore, were forced to purchase 2 sleeping bags at a more expensive price tag in order to spend the money collected.

35 sleeping bags were delivered to The Living Room shelter in downtown Vancouver. They are near Oppenheimer park, a common hang out for homeless people, and were shocked and appreciative at the size of the donation to their organization.

The remaining 34 sleeping bags were delivered to The Union Gospel Mission in downtown Vancouver, approximately 5 blocks away from The Living Room. Their response was very much the same and were delightfully surprised when we showed up on their doorstep.

We plan on running this same fundraiser during the holiday season of 2006 and hope that you will remember the good that your generousity has done. We also plan on adding additional items to the shopping list, but these will be determined at a later date.

Thanks again for your support.