Bluebird Self Storage, which operates 30 facilities across five Canadian provinces, and Great White Car & Truck Wash cohosted a Halloween event on Saturday to benefit Rise and Shine Adult Day Programs Inc., which offers community and peer-focused programs for young adults with special needs. “Spooky Spectacular” at 5411 Dufferin Blvd. S.E. in Calgary was open for free to the public, with an emphasis on providing a safe and mobility-friendly environment for special needs children, according to the source.
Families were invited to tour the decorated self-storage facility in which designated units where each one had a unique Halloween surprises—either a special treat or a mischievous trick. While the event was offered at no cost, attendees were encouraged to make a donation to Rise and Shine.
The idea came from a conversation with Rise and Shine representatives, who noted a lack of events for people with special needs, Campana said. Though the event organizers expected 150 to 200 people, more than 500 attended, he added.
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“The amount of appreciation we’ve been getting from parents thanking us for setting up an event for children with special needs ... It’s been heartwarming,” Campana said. “We couldn’t be happier.”
“This event is all about creating a safe, accessible and moderated lock-to-locker experience for kids with mobility challenges,” Bluebird published on its Instagram page.
Bluebird is a subsidiary of civil-engineering firm Budget Development Partners. It operates self-storage locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
Founded in 2018, Calgary-based Rise and Shine is a nonprofit that teaches young adults how to become independent by working on functional life skills, peer relationships and social skills.
Great White operates six car washes in Airdrie, Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Sources:Bluebird Self Storage, Be Part of the ExperienceCTV News, Calgary Storage Centre Partnership Offering Spooktacular Halloween Event For Special Needs ChildrenInstagram, Bluebird Self Storage
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