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Sun Life Financial advisors volunteering in Dominican Republic
Children in Dominican Republic

- These photos are courtesy of Jeffrey Wilson.

The sun is shining even brighter in the Dominican Republic thanks to a group of Sun Life Financial advisors.

I was among those advisors attending a conference from March 25-28, 2010, in Punta Cana. We spent a day helping out at a local school. We and our families cleaned up the grounds, did some landscaping, built a playground, and painted the school inside and outside.

We also donated money to purchase new desks. Sun Life Financial made a matching donation that paid for a new roof, wiring, septic system and well, ceiling fans and fridge, generator, new doors, steps and screens.

It was a rewarding hands-on experience for everyone involved. And 70 children much less fortunate than us now have a school they can look forward to attending.

I’m always proud to give back to my community and to help others in need.

I was instrumentally involved in combating the Okanagan mountain forest fires of 2003 which nearly devastated the Kelowna valley. I assembled a crew of 12 local friends and provided immediate assistance with the guidance of Rick Pasutto and his team. Our crew, with his direction, was able to help divert the fire from sweeping into the city.

I am a member of our local chapter of the Estate Planning Council of Kelowna. I proudly support Ducks Unlimited Canada Opens link in a new window, and, as an active member, I also continue to support and sponsor elementary school children with their pursuit of education towards conserving Canada's natural wetland habitat. As well, I am a dedicated contributor to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Opens link in a new window and the Canadian Cancer Society Opens link in a new window.

 

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