Third Annual Charity Akiskinook Pond Hockey Tournament a great success

Submitted by Sherry Doerr and Jeff Parry

About 40 people participated in the Third Annual Charity Akiskinook Pond Hockey Tournament on February 4.

Parry noted $2700 was raised this year; it was a combined total of the $100 per person entry fee and $200 donated by the Akiskinook Resort. Participants were provided with beverages and food.

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Gibbs will be available to be contracted to facilitate educational presentations and staff orientations to business owners, community organizations, and individuals who are interested in learning how to be advocates for inclusion and accessibility in all areas of their lives.

Gibbs’ inclusion projects are currently funded by grants and sponsorships to validate and put into action her mission statement of, ‘Count me in leads with a confident, honest voice, celebrating differences and inspiring new actions based on inclusion, love and respect for all people in all places.’

Full- and part time locals who recognize the importance of inclusion are invited to contact Gibbs to join her team by offering their expertise, technical support, and/or financial sponsorship to ‘Count Me In’. The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is the umbrella organization that manages all funding for ‘Count Me In’. Pete Bourke, the CVCC Executive Director generously offers his valued professional expertise and personal commitment to Gibbs’ projects.

Are you able to name five excellent accessibility features in this photo? Check Kate’s blog “Kate’s Inclusion Adventures” for the correct answer, which can be found at https://katesinclusionadventures.blogspot.com