To Alberta with Love From Ontario

The Fort McMurray Fire in Alberta has touched Canadians all across the country.  We, people in Ontario would like to show our love and concern to the People in Alberta.  A community initiative was created – To Alberta With Love From Ontario. 

To Alberta With Love From Ontario plans to deliver 100 teddy bears to Fort McMurray families.  Teddy bears, mugs, books and especially greeting cards drawn by kids were collected.

2 volunteers, Kathryn Zhao, an immigrant from China and Aaron Chen, a visitor from Taiwan help the initiative by driving to Fort McMurray to deliver the gift boxes.  They choose Canada Day to start their 4,000KM mission.  Kathryn said we are all Canadians and we should help each other.  Aaron said Canada helps international relief many times and it is his turn to show his support as a friend from afar. 

The initiative was supported by friends and families from our different local communities . From Ontario Minister of International Trade Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation Dr. Reza Moridi, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, York Region Police Chief Eric Jolliffe, Markham Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Markham Councillor Alan Ho, Markham Councillor Amanda Collucci, Richmond Hill Councillor Godwin Chan, Richmond Hill Councillor Castro Liu, York Region Public School Trustee Carol Chan, Canada National TV,  Fo Guang Shan, Buddhist Prajna Temple, Cherish Integrated Service Centre, Flato Development Corporation, Luggage City,  Lai Bing Chiu Art Centre, All Saints Montessori School, CCT Printing, E Image Inc, Paul Ng, Joseph Kan, James Zhang, Loretta Liu family and friends, Dianna Jiang family, Amy Yang, Angela Choi, Angela Liang, Ben Leung, Carson Ho, John Liu family, Danny Leung family, Dr. Harry Xu, Mary Zhu, Tim To, Yang Jianfeng, Yonnie Chung, Anita Chan, Kathryn Zhao, Aaron Chen, Joseph Lau……and more to come. Join our efforts and strengthen our community values.