Every April, hundreds of people gather at the Jefferson County Government Center and walk to the little garden on the south side of the complex. Along the walkway, among the flowers and trees, are the names of those the community has lost to crime.
Businesses and students in the Sydney, N.S., area dressed up in superhero costumes Thursday in support of Caleb s Courage – a movement that many hope gets back on its feet post-pandemic.
SYDNEY, N.S. Caleb MacArthur’s young life was tragically cut short six years ago, but he continues to leave a lasting impression in his community. The superhero loving toddler died from cancer in 2015, a month shy of his fourth birthday. On Tuesday, the charity that honours Caleb received a pair of much needed donations from the community that will help other families dealing with childhood cancer and other critical illnesses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, charities across the world have struggled to meet their fundraising goals. For charities like ‘Caleb’s Courage’, every dollar counts these days. “It’s been a tough year,” says Nicole MacArthur, Caleb’s mother. “All of our events have been cancelled and funds are down overall for all charitable organizations.”