From My Bottom Step

After Joe Cardillo, National Sales Manager with Vector Marketing Canada, returned from a Tony Robbins Power Within conference in 2009, he was inspired to start a Basket Brigade chapter here in London, ON

What began more than 30 years ago as Tony Robbins’ individual effort to feed families in need, has now grown into the Anthony Robbins Foundation’s International Basket Brigade, providing baskets of food and household items for an estimated 2 million people annually in countries all over the world.

This is the 3rd year for London’s Basket Brigade and we are once again going to be delivering bountiful baskets all across the city, to families who are struggling. The baskets are complete with a turkey or ham, and all the fixings for a fantastic Christmas dinner and plenty of other groceries to help out during the holiday season. The baskets will be delivered between Dec. 17th and Dec. 21st to 50 deserving families, and the hope is that one day, they can return the favour in some small way for someone else. In just a couple of years we’ve grown from 25 to now 50 families, and we look to continue to grow our reach in the coming years.

Most of the donations to date have come from the generous support of local businesses, as well as our family, friends and neighbours. We’ve also been fortunate to have grocery stores like Metro and companies like Kellogg’s assist with financial or food contributions.

We’re still in need of more donations and while we recognize there are many worthy charities to support this time of year, if you’re able to contribute, please contact us for a pick-up at 519-652-8248 extn. 200 or our drop-off location is at: 4474 Blakie Rd. Suite 132, look for the Vector Marketing sign. Goods such as canned cranberries, gravy, peanut butter, jam, pasta and canned vegetables would be especially appreciated. There is no donation too small, as everything adds up, and will be most appreciated.

If you know a special family who may benefit from receiving a basket, you may also contact us at: 519-652-8248 extn. 200.