Young Cheers, Furry Ears & Some Emotional Tears

This was such a perfect spot for me to enjoy the last stop of the Community Cruiser journey. Delta Sun Peaks Resort has always held a special spot in my heart. Aside from the many fabulous holiday vacations I have experienced here swishing down the slopes, it is where my husband proposed to me. It is, and always will be, a special place for me.

Today, we were in for an action packed day. We loaded up the Cruiser with various gifts and departed the Resort to start the inaugural “SPOT THE CRUISER” event in the local community of Kamloops. First stop, Heffley Creek Elementary! Most of the children of the Sun Peaks community attend this school, which makes it a very endearing place to visit. We were welcomed by over 90 screaming and smiling students as we provided them with a healthy snack to start their day!

Next stop, we were off to see our furry, four-legged friends at the BC SPCA. We had the pleasure of providing 7 dogs with a short stroll around the block and as we left got a few friendly “barks and licks” as a thank you for our time. As we continued on our day, the cruiser got even lighter when we stopped into the Kamloops Food Bank - Food Action Centre and donated over 170lbs of non-perishable foods. This delivery will help provide good food for all people in need.

The wheels just kept on moving as we visited the Royal Inland Hospital, and provided over 200 stuffed animals to be given to the children on the Pediatric floor. This was an extremely touching donation and will certainly help brighten the spirits of many young boys and girls.

Before we completed our day, there was one more spot to lend a hand, at the ReStore – Habitat for Humanity. From scrubbing the floors, to painting a few doors, we helped the team with various duties around the store. Our efforts certainly did not go unnoticed as we headed back to Sun Peaks and were sent off with a thankful farewell.

When I first applied to be the BC Regional Ambassador for the Community Cruiser, I was certainly looking forward to an amazing adventure. However, the last 9 days have certainly exceeded my expectations and provided me with such great new friends, experiences and memories that I will never forget! I have loved being able to give back and to help make a difference with all of my fellow colleagues in our outstanding region. Thank you for this opportunity, I look forward to reading the future blog updates from Suzanne and her new co-pilot, Geoffrey, Regional Ambassador for the Prairies. Many more inspiring stories to come as the Cruiser heads east and makes it way to the final stop, St. John’s, Newfoundland.

By BC Regional Ambassador, Denise Jury