Welcome to Boomer's Legacy!

Boomer's Legacy was founded by Maureen Eykelenboom and named in memory of her son Corporal Andrew "Boomer" Eykelenboom after he was killed by a suicide bomber in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan in August 2006. Andrew was a soldier and a medic who went to war to save lives.

Through personal acts of kindness and compassion, Andrew and his comrades made a positive difference in the lives of men, women and especially children.

Today, Andrew's humanitarian spirit lives on through Boomer's Legacy.

By honouring and supporting our Canadian Forces members and by participating in Boomer's Legacy, you too can make a difference!

What We Do: We Help Soldiers Help Others!

Boomer's Legacy helps provide aid to areas of need as identified by Canadian soldiers on the ground. We accomplish this by raising funds through special events, projects and donations: 100% of receipted funds are donated to the Assistance to Afghanistan Trust Fund (AATF) within the Department of National Defence (DND). By enabling our soldiers to recommend how the funds are spent, our soldiers will know that their presence has made a positive difference - at a very personal level - for the Afghan families and communities most in need.

 

As of Nov 2009, Boomer's Legacy has raised over $278,000 for the AATF. Under the authority of the Commander, Task Force Afghanistan, the AATF has provided basic humanitarian needs, medical care and educational tools to the people of Afghanistan.


How You Can Help - Participate!

  • Boomer's Ride is one of our annual fundraising projects. This year, around 100 cyclists will be riding from Campbell River/Courtenay to Victoria in memory and honour of one or two of our fallen soldiers, all will be remembered. Plan to join us on June 18th and 19h, 2010 for some fun and cycle through some amazing scenery or please sponsor one of our cyclists.

  • Our next Gala Event will be held in Victoria on November 6th, 2010. Please mark your calendar.

  • Boomer Cap Project was started by friends of Boomer's family as a personal way for soldiers to help children keep warm in the winter months. Initially for newborns, who are at the highest risknow caps are being made to fit toddlers to teenagers as they are the children that a soldier may see. As of March 2009 more than 67,000 knit, crocheted or sewn caps have been collected and sent to children in need. Click here for patterns and info.


Let's help our men & women in uniform help those who have nothing. Please show them your support and encouragement as we continue to respect and support all of our Canadian Forces members as they put their lives at risk to bring peace and stability to that war torn country. Thank You for Making a Difference!