A West Kelowna mom and her supporters are closing in on their fundraising goal to build the first all-inclusive playground in the city.
Melissa Grassmick told council at its Nov. 22 meeting that just over $500,000 of their $750,000 goal has been raised for Julia91裸聊视频檚 Junction. The playground is named after Grassmick91裸聊视频檚 daughter, who suffered a spinal cord injury caused by a blood clot at 17 months old.
Grassmick said months of fundraising events have contributed to the total, and Julia has been an inspiration.
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The City of West Kelowna has contributed $200,000 to the project and has provided support and advice from city staff.
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She added that corporate donors, charity contributions, grant funding, and personal donations have also bolstered fundraising. Julia91裸聊视频檚 Junction will provide an all-inclusive and accessible playground for children of all abilities, as well as opportunities for socialization and a quiet space.
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Coun. Garrett Millsap said there is a lot the city can learn from Grassmick91裸聊视频檚 efforts.
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Coun. Carol Zanon thanked Grassmick for a lesson in awareness.
91裸聊视频淔rom now on this is a lesson that I will carry with me all the time in any of the future projects that we91裸聊视频檒l be doing,91裸聊视频� she added.
Construction on Julia91裸聊视频檚 Junction, which is planned for Westbank Town Centre Park, is expected to start April 1, 2023, with a grand opening near the end of June.
Grassmick said the fundraising continues.
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