Adopt a Grandparent Campaign To Bring Christmas Cheer To Rubidge Retirement Residence
/Michelle Allen, who’s grandparents live at Rubidge Retirement Residence, is hosting an ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ campaign with her young daughters in hopes to bring the Christmas spirit to residents.
Michelle Allen’s Grandfather Carmelo Grixti. Photo courtesy of Allen.
Allen’s grandparents moved from their home in Toronto to Rubidge Retirement Residence last year to be closer to their daughter that lives in Buckhorn.
“I was there not too long ago and just seeing my grandparents changed completely just made me feel like they need a little bit extra this year,” said Allen. “They were taken from their house that they raised their entire family in, and now they’re in a tiny little room, they don’t go anywhere. Those people did everything for me when I was growing up and now seeing them - it’s hard.”
In hopes to make the holidays feel a bit more comfortable, Allen, her daughters and her daughters classes are making cards and gift bags for residents.
With one donation of $25 supporters will ‘adopt’ a grandparent. With that donation each grandparent will receive a top-of-the-line bottle of foot/hand lotion, a pair of cozy socks, and personalized Christmas card.
Photo courtesy of Allen.
