BLT Community Market- Help us Stuff a Helicopter!
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The BLT Community Market is honored to be partnering with Stuffing a Helicopter in Memory of Owen 💙as our Local Charitable Group for November 14th Market.
Many of those in the BLT Community know the Sperry's, but please read Tracy's words below:
Keeping the memory alive for Owen
On January 23, 2013, our family’s life changed forever. My husband and our two sons were exiting the 103 Highway at Exit 3 onto the Timberlea Village Parkway when they were struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle. That day became our worst nightmare, as our son Owen, who was only 5 years old, did not survive the accident. Our older son Jack, who was 8 at the time, thankfully only suffered minor injuries.
Owen’s famous words were, “We are a family of four, and we do it together.” He was wise beyond his years—an old soul who left a lasting impact on everyone he met. From that moment on, we knew we had to find a way to keep his spirit alive, especially for Jack.
Over the past 13 years, our family has found healing through giving, supporting others in Owen’s memory. We’ve opened RESPs for students in his class, donated a new library to BLT Elementary, supported the Metro Food Bank, sponsored families at Christmas, contributed to the IWK SnowPile Foundation annually, and adopted both seniors at Northwood and teens with Phoenix House and local shelters.
8 years ago, EHS LifeFlight reached out as they launched their first LifeFlight Act of Kindness. They asked if they could dedicate their donations to help Jack’s efforts to “fill the SnowPile” for the IWK in memory of Owen. Together, we began Stuffing a Helicopter filling it with gifts, essentials, and kindness for those in need.
Since then, the event has grown beyond what we ever imagined.
In recent years, we nearly filled two helicopters annually, spreading love and hope to Children at the IWK, many seniors with no family, youth at Phoenix House, Santa sacs for women at the Marguerite house and who also received ingredients for a full Christmas meal to cook and share together.
This year, our goal is to make it even bigger, to touch more lives and keep Owen’s beautiful spirit shining bright. ❤️
Because, as Owen said,
“We are a family of four, and we do it together.” 💙
Many of those in the BLT Community know the Sperry's, but please read Tracy's words below:
Keeping the memory alive for Owen
On January 23, 2013, our family’s life changed forever. My husband and our two sons were exiting the 103 Highway at Exit 3 onto the Timberlea Village Parkway when they were struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle. That day became our worst nightmare, as our son Owen, who was only 5 years old, did not survive the accident. Our older son Jack, who was 8 at the time, thankfully only suffered minor injuries.
Owen’s famous words were, “We are a family of four, and we do it together.” He was wise beyond his years—an old soul who left a lasting impact on everyone he met. From that moment on, we knew we had to find a way to keep his spirit alive, especially for Jack.
Over the past 13 years, our family has found healing through giving, supporting others in Owen’s memory. We’ve opened RESPs for students in his class, donated a new library to BLT Elementary, supported the Metro Food Bank, sponsored families at Christmas, contributed to the IWK SnowPile Foundation annually, and adopted both seniors at Northwood and teens with Phoenix House and local shelters.
8 years ago, EHS LifeFlight reached out as they launched their first LifeFlight Act of Kindness. They asked if they could dedicate their donations to help Jack’s efforts to “fill the SnowPile” for the IWK in memory of Owen. Together, we began Stuffing a Helicopter filling it with gifts, essentials, and kindness for those in need.
Since then, the event has grown beyond what we ever imagined.
In recent years, we nearly filled two helicopters annually, spreading love and hope to Children at the IWK, many seniors with no family, youth at Phoenix House, Santa sacs for women at the Marguerite house and who also received ingredients for a full Christmas meal to cook and share together.
This year, our goal is to make it even bigger, to touch more lives and keep Owen’s beautiful spirit shining bright. ❤️
Because, as Owen said,
“We are a family of four, and we do it together.” 💙
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Where is it happening?
LAKESIDE FIREHALL 26 Myra Road, Timberlea, NS B3T 1B4, 26 Myra Rd, Timberlea, NS B3T 1B4, Canada, Halifax
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