Press Release
Easter Seals Ontario launched its annual “Paper Eggs” campaign in partnership with retailers throughout the province, including The Bargain Shop here in Fort Frances.
This initiative is part of Easter Seals’ annual March is Easter Seals Month fundraising and awareness campaign, and helps support children with physical disabilities by selling paper eggs for $2 each.
Paper eggs will be sold in stores until April 5.
Easter Seals is honoured to have the continued support for its 2015 campaign from retailers like The Bargain Shop.
Shoppers are invited to purchase a paper egg for $2 and write their name (or that of a loved one) on it, which then will be displayed in-store for the duration of the campaign.
“The Easter Seals ‘Paper Eggs’ campaign is an easy way to show your support for children with physical disabilities,” said Susan Smith, Senior Manager, Development, Easter Seals Ontario.
“Every $2 a shopper donates will help fund essential mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs and walkers for these children,” she noted.
“We are looking forward to another successful campaign, and we greatly appreciate the support of all participating retailers and donors!”
Since 2000, the “Paper Eggs” campaign has raised more than $6.6 million across Ontario.
Last year, more than 700 retail stores across the province participated in the campaign.
For more than 90 years, Easter Seals has played an important role in providing support for children and youth with physical disabilities from all ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Thanks to its generous donors, Easter Seals continues to offer programs to allow kids to experience freedom, independence, and a sense of accomplishment.
