by Contributor on Thursday December 17 2020
Each year, the October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month represents an opportunity to educate and raise public consciousness about this disease that is so prevalent in our society.
Last October, Apple Auto Glass, Broco Glass and Speedy Glass, including the Nelson location at 323A Nelson Avenue, partnered with the Canadian Cancer Society to support women in their community living with breast cancer through the Drive Pink Campaign.
Teams from 58 service centres of Apple Auto Glass, Broco Glass and Speedy Glass across British Columbia contributed to the campaign by collecting donations through their activities.
These Belron banners donated $2 for every pair of wipers sold. Considering the current situation and all the challenges related to this year, the participating stores were thrilled to donate $4,500 in support to the Drive Pink Campaign.
The program, which started in 2019, supports families with a free renovation that improves the suitability of the home for a challenged family member. The Algar girls, Keira and Amelia, have Rett Syndrome, and are both non-mobile, requiring assistance with day-to-day activities, including eating and bathing. It had been getting more difficult and dangerous for their parents to lift them in and out of the bathtub and carry them up and down stairs, as they weigh nearly 40 pounds. The bathroom renovation will improve safety and functionality and allow the family to remain in their current home. Amanda Algar, the twins’ mother, says the renovation has made a huge difference.
In October, Apple Auto Glass, Broco Glass and Speedy Glass partnered with the Canadian Cancer Society to support women in their community living with breast cancer through the Drive Pink Campaign.