January is March of Dimes month. Opportunities for independence
About
March of Dimes is a community-based rehabilitation and advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities www.marchofdimes.ca
Mission
Creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities.
Company Overview
March of Dimes Canada is a nationally registered charitable organization that provides support services to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers across Canada.
Text ‘DIMES’ to 45678 to donate $5
Description
March of Dimes is a community-based rehabilitation and advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities. Our goal is to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range of programs and services across the country.
Since 1951, March of Dimes has been on the forefront of the disability movement in Canada. Every year, we provide programs and services to over 50,000 children and adults with disabilities.
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Pennies to Dimes
PENNIES TO DIMES… DIMES TO DOLLARS… DOLLARS TO CHANGE LIVES!
As the Canadian Royal Mint has recently decided to discontinue production of the penny – what better way to make good use of existing pennies than to donate them to March of Dimes? Make your pennies turn into dollars to support programs and services that change people’s lives.
It’s as easy as 1¢, 2¢, 3¢
Simply roll your pennies and take them to your local TD Bank and deposit into the March of Dimes Account # 5212586, Transit # 14402, Bank # 004. Please use the reference code: 910596.
Get others caught up in the excitement and fulfillment of helping people by collecting and rolling pennies with you – your co-workers, your Club/Association members, your neighbours, and your family.
It’s a great project to include children! Have them raid their piggy banks, get their friends and classmates involved. They can collect and roll pennies to help other kids, like Lily. This is a fun way to teach children sharing, responsibility, and getting involved with charitable acts for others.
Your pennies can have a major impact. They can change the lives by supporting programs and services that maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with disabilities. For example:
5,000 pennies = $50 that helps a stroke survivor participate in a peer support group
12,000 pennies = $120 that helps a child’s participation in 1 week of the Conductive Education Program where they are taught skills and techniques to help them overcome the challenges of their disabilities
24,000 pennies = $240 that helps fund 1 week of the youth leadership program which is dedicated to increasing independence and self-confidence in young people aged 19-24
36,000 pennies = $360 that helps with the cost of a manual wheelchair achieved through the Assistive Devices Program which helps people buy, repair and maintain equipment such as wheelchairs
Your simple act of kindness means that someone, perhaps even a family member, friend or neighbour can have a better life. A few small pennies are worth that.
For more information, please visit ~ www.marchofdimes.ca
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