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			Ways To Give Donate Online Through Canada Helps Wish List Planned Giving Charity of Choice	Special Events H.W. Coulson Swim-A-Thon 2013 Thank you to Everyone who participated in the Swim-A-Thon! This year 40 teams swam raising over $40,000 for Children and Youth programs. Thank you all for your outstanding commitment and contribution to helping those most in need in our community! Upcoming Special Events: November 2013 (Dates To Be Announced) Koats For Kids "Koats for Kids" is a community service of the Boys & Girls Club of London with area businesses and service clubs acting as partners in this very worthwhile undertaking - to ensure that every child is warm in the winter! Members from the Horton Street Seniors' Centre and staff from the Club volunteer their time and spend the day helping families find winter coats. Each year, we handle just over 5,000 pieces of clothing including coats, heavy winter sweaters, hats and mitts, scarves and boots. In late September and early October, we start our appeal to the public for donations of used coats that are in good condition. We ask them to drop off articles at the Club or at one of the local businesses and dry cleaners that assist us with the cleaning, repair, and collection of the coats. The Boys & Girls Club would welcome new or used coats in good condition, hats, mittens and gloves, boots and snowpants of any size.Coats to be donated can be dropped off at Police headquarters, participating local businesses, dry cleaners or the Boys & Girls Club. Distribution Day: One coat will be given to each child free of charge while quantities last. Identification will be required for each individual receiving a coat. Children don't have to be present to receive a coat but proper identification is required. There is no registration for this program. For more information please call 519.434-9115 ext. 241. December 2013 (Dates To Be Announced) 12 Days of Christmas During 12 days during December over 1200 children are provided with a traditional Christmas dinner with turkey, stuffing, vegetables, mashed potatoes and milk along with a small gift. We invite you to contribute once again and become a sponsor for one of the twelve nights of dinners. We encourage you, your family, friends or your staff to volunteer together for one night and help us serve the meal to the kids. Sponsorship for one night is $1,200 and will go towards covering the cost of food and gift card for every child attending the program during those two weeks. For more information please call 519.434.9115 ext. 266 February 2014 (Dates To Be Announced) H.W. Coulson Swim-A-Thon Our goal is to raise $70,000 to fund programs for the children and youth of London. Teams spanning from the corporate community, children, youth, students, service clubs, senior's groups, public service and our own Boys' & Girls' Club staff, participate in this worthwhile event. We always welcome new teams to join in the fun. Starting each December, pledge forms are available at the Club to raise donations to support your team. Anyone that pledges $20 or more will receive a tax receipt for their donation. Form a team of friends, family or coworkers to swim a mile in our pool. Swim times are available Monday to Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon. If you prefer, we can provide you with some young swimmers to do the 64 lengths of the pool for you. Following your team's swim, join us in the "Salty Dog Lounge" for complimentary refreshments. All teams receive a Certificate of Recognition, a team photo and if you raise $1,000 or more, a bronze team plaque on our "Swimming Wall of Fame". The Swim-a-Thon is an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and make a difference by supporting children and youth in our community. Together we can help them reach their full potential. Download the Pledge Form HERE For more information please call 519.434.9115 ext. 266