A group of us gathered at noon today (22 March 2008) in the Special Needs Unit of the Refuge for an exciting event. Howard Blank, on behalf of the Great Canadian Casinos Nanaimo, presented Wendy Huntbatch, founder of the Refuge, with a cheque for $11,111.48! Many of our beloved residents gathered around to see if they could help to examine the cheque, but fortunately nobody shredded it to build a nest! This incredible donation is actually “found” money, that is, unclaimed money that is collected at casino venues and saved for charitable donations. Great Canadian Casinos continues to be an incredible supporter of the Refuge, and Howard Blank’s personal support has made a world of difference to all the parrots of the World Parrot Refuge. This money will be the “seed” money to start building the WPR Avian Veterinary Hospital, and brings the dream of full medical services on-site closer to reality. Thank you to everyone who came out to show support, and thank you to the Great Canadian Casinos Nanaimo!
Just moves to the Island, Lake Cowichan. 1st time on your website. It makes me so happy to see business people helping out with your “So Needed Project”. I look foward to vising you wonderful people this coming Spring. You people are angels on earth looking after our less fortunate feathered friends wo give so much love an joy. Thanks also to the Casino for their contribution.