- In photo from left to right: Michael Roellinghoff, President & CEO of tb!s, Carol Lloyd, CEO of Easter Seals Ontario, Tracey Herrington, Paper Egg Campaign Manager for tb!s, Casey MacKay, Past Provincial Ambassador for Easter Seals Ontario and Max Beck, CEO of Easter Seals Canada. Photo by Fred Loek, The Mississauga News
June 8, 2010 – tb!s, the bargain shop retained its title as top national fundraising sponsor of the Easter SealsTM Paper Egg campaign in 2010, raising an impressive $213,034 through store and tb!s Home Office fundraising, and supplier contributions. The campaign ran four weeks from March 4th to April 8th, 2010, with coin box contributions ending May 1st.
tb!s has been top national fundraising sponsor of Paper Egg since 2007 when it first became involved in this campaign. Since that time, they have raised $658,220 for Easter Seals.
tb!s presented a cheque for $213,034 to Max Beck, CEO of Easter Seals Canada at tb!s’ home office on June 7th. Joining him were Carole Lloyd, CEO of Easter Seals Ontario and Casey MacKay, past Provincial Ambassador for Easter Seals Ontario.
“Whenever we have a chance to meet tb!s staff, whether during town hall meetings, one-on-one phone calls or campaign launches, we are always impressed by their heart-felt desire to make a difference and to excel,” said Max Beck to tb!s home office staff during the cheque presentation. “Your enthusiasm, strive for excellence and eagerness to make a difference continues to make a big impact on Canadians with disabilities.”
All funds raised support Easter Seals programs and services that provide active living opportunities and adaptive technology for kids and youth with disabilities.
“tb!s is thrilled with the results of this year’s campaign! Although the economy has been challenging for most, raising these funds signifies that Canadians are still donating where they feel they can make a positive impact”, says Tracey Herrington, Paper Egg Campaign Manager for tb!s. “We want to thank our customers, associates and partners for helping us to give back to all the communities in which we serve.”
tb!s incorporated in 1999, has 249 stores across Canada and is one of Canada’s fastest growing retail chains servicing primarily rural and secondarily, urban markets.
tb!s sells many brand-name products for the home, apparel and footwear for the entire family, as well as groceries, cleaning, health and beauty products and electronics, all at extremely low prices, everyday!
