Members of the Moose Jaw Families for Change were once again set up outside the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre on Aug. 14 with the Bubly Smile Stand for Autism Speaks Canada, offering a refreshing summer drink of Bubly to those looking to beat the heat.
This was the second year MJFFC has participated in the nationwide Bubly Smile Day event, which seeks to raise public awareness about autism and also raise funds for autism research.
The group was once again pleased with the community’s response to the fundraiser, especially after last year’s inaugural event sold out of Bubly drinks.
“It’s been really busy, lots of people coming and buying in bulk, so it's awesome to see the support from Moose Jaw,” said MJFFC program coordinator Mariah Horsnall. “I know with COVID, lots of people are kind of staying away from these kinds of things, but it’s been good this year.”
The cause is one close to heart for the MJFFC, as it falls in line with the sorts of things they do at the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre every day.
“We like to raise awareness because we do support a lot of individuals that do have autism have varying and different abilities, so it’s good for us to get out there and do something,” said Horsnall.
