Dear Editor:
A couple of weeks ago I set up a tent at the local Farmer’s Market. I only had one thing for sale and a single goal in mind. I was hoping to sell my cake pops with all money going towards a new wig for my little cousin who has suffered from Alopecia for seven years now.
I was completely blown away by the generosity of the visitors and the residents of Osoyoos. I had countless people just walk up to me and hand me $20 bills.
One lady wanted to donate her grandmother’s hair which she had cut at the age of five and saved for all these years.
She wanted to give it to me, a total stranger, in hopes that my little cousin could have a wig made from it.
My fundraising goal was $300, which would buy a moderate human hair wig.
But with sales from Osoyoos and the other Farmer’s Market which I went to in 100 Mile House, I managed to raise $450.
I am so thankful for the generosity of so many different people and look forward to proudly handing over the money to my little cousin.
With all the awful things happening in the world, I thought it might be nice to share this story of generosity and goodwill that is taking place in Osoyoos.
Have a great day and thanks to everyone who helped me
Linda Colbert
Osoyoos, B.C.
