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The Heart of Kabul – An Afghan ex-pat returns home to treat patients in the face of a war zone

From Roberta Staley, an award-winning magazine editor and writer with experience reporting from the developing world and conflict and post-conflict zones. Staley specializes in medical and science reporting and is a magazine instructor at Douglas College and Simon Fraser University. She often mentions Boomer’s Legacy in her articles.

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Zonta Club presents An Evening with Maureen Eykelenboom – Nov 22nd (Victoria)

Maureen Eykelenboom, through her association with IslandGals.ca, will join the folks at Victoria’s Zonta Club for an evening’s discussion about Andrew, the imapct of his passing and the good work being done by Boomer’s Legacy. Admission will be by a suggested minimum donation of $10 to Boomer’s Legacy. View full event details on the image below: [...]

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48 Boxes of Boomer’s Caps – Delivered!

Many thanks to Dave Berry, Pamela Jolin, Don Olghren and Maureen Eykelenboom of Boomer’s Legacy for the delivery of 48 boxes filled with Boomer Caps, Izzy Dolls, washcloths and blankets. All of these items will go where needed most to alleviate the conditions faced by those in war-torn territories. “This is what Boomer’s Legacy is [...]

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2012 Special Olympics Afghanistan Summer Games

Please read the email below and check out the photos.  We were able to help with the 2012 Special Olympics, well more than help, because we could fund this RCMP member through the committee in Kabul, this sporting event happened.  I am deeply touched and so thankful for the smiles on their faces.  It is [...]

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