Today I made a post on my social media accounts about putting a sparkle in your day. Well, let me share with you all something that truly sparkles!
Meet Rylee-Anne Swinemar, a teenage girl from a small Nova Scotia town on a mission. Her mission is to attend Camp Courage. Camp Courage is a great opportunity for young women aged 15-19 who are interested in a career as a first responder.
In order to get accepted into this awesome camp, each applicant must write an essay on what they would do to improve the life of someone who is less fortunate. Once they have written the essay they must put their words into action and make it a reality.
Rylee-Anne has chosen to put together backpacks for individuals who are in shelters, and the homeless. With the help of her dad, Shane, and social media, she has received support from far outside of her small community. I don’t think I personally know her dad, but my fiance does, and we have mutual friends on Facebook. That is how I came across this firecracker of a girl!
How great is that, the world of social media is helping this girl fulfill her dreams!
She will continue collecting backpacks, personal items (see list below), and also monetary donations to help purchase and fill the backpacks until the end of April 2019!
At the beginning of May, Rylee-Anne, along with her family, will start the next awesome part of this adventure. They will be delivering the backpacks to the people in shelters throughout the Halifax area. Just the thought of the smile one of these backpacks can bring to someone going through rough times melts my heart and makes me smile.
If you would like to support her in this wonderful adventure, please contact her dad, Shane using the link at bottom. If you are not in a position to help financially, please share this, that is a great support as well!!
I will continue to follow Rylee-Anne as she continues this journey, and will provide an update once she starts the delivery. It is just amazing how much impact one idea, from one teenager, can have on so many people!
Rylee- Anne certainly knows how to bring sparkle to a person’s day!
Jen
Here is the list of things she is collecting for the backpacks, all items are to be brand new and still wth original packaging, except the backpacks, well loved and in good condition backpacks are welcome!
- backpacks * hand towels
- toothbrush and paste * hairbrush
- unisex deodorant *bars of soap
- towels *wet wipes(baby wipes)
- face cloths *razors
- sunscreen * small sewing kit
- granola bars * small packages of tissues
- toilet paper
Etransfers can be sent to Shane at swinemarshane@hotmail.com
If you want to reach out to Shane, her dad, via Facebook, click below
Until next time my friends, be kind to yourself, and look for others! xo