Last August, the below article was circulated throughout Sutton Group, through the Sutton Spirit Newsletter. Julie DeMelo and her assistant Melissa Ellis were recognized for providing Sutton Spirit towards their local community by donating their time and money towards two great causes. Julie donated her time on the switch board through the Children Miracle Network Telethon and raising money for the annual Jeans Day throughout the office, while Melissa donated her time with the animals at the SPCA and diligently fundraised for their annual SPCA Paws for Cause Walk.
Due to their big hearts, Julie and Melissa have received the coveted Sutton Spirit Award for the Month of August, which was given by the Sutton Group President, Scott Shaw. Congratulations!
Both, Julie and Melissa look forward to another great year of getting involved in their community and helping those who are in need through the Children's Miracle Network and the SPCA Paws for Cause.
If you would like more information on how you can donate to either the Children Miracle Network or to the SPCA Paws for a Cause, please do not hesitate to contact Julie DeMelo at info@juliedemelo.com.
Victoria, BC – Sutton Group – Westcan Realty will be supporting the animals in the
Victoria, BC area for the Paws for a Cause…Walk for the Animals campaign on September 9, 2007. Assistant Melissa Ellis, front administrator Tina Bursdzius and REALTORS® Brian Niles, David Ractliffe and Julie Demelo will participate in the walk. This campaign takes place in 37 communities across BC and funds are raised through June 1 to September 9, 2007 to help animals in need at the BC SPCA.
The Paws for a Cause campaign is the largest one that supports animals in BC. There are over 10,000 participants province-wide and over 200 volunteers. This campaign helps the BC SPCA provide immediate care to thousands of animals each year. Funds raised through Paws for a Cause will go towards each local community BC SPCA. Along with contributing to this yearly event, Melissa Ellis volunteers at the BC SPCA two hours a week. “This campaign is a great way to give back, especially if you are an animal lover”, said Melissa. The event in the
Victoria community will take place at Clover Point on Dallas Road. It will begin at 8:30am with a pancake breakfast and the walk will commence at 10am. The walk is 2.5km in length and participants are encouraged to bring their animals. Last year, over 750 participants raised a record of $50,000 and Sutton Group – Westcan Realty was the top fundraising team in
Victoria . Presently, the office has raised over $500 through REALTOR® donations and they are hoping to reach their goal of $750. Sutton Group – Westcan Realty contributes and gives their time to several organizations and charities. Julie Demelo has made phone calls for the Children Charity Network. Also, every year, the office purchases a pin for Jeans Day with the purchase going towards the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The office values giving to the community. When asked how she feels about giving back Melissa said, “I love it. It makes me feel like I am a part of the community.”
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By the time the fundraising was over Melissa had raised over $1,000 for the SPCA, exceeding her earlier goal of $750! Next year, Melissa and the Sutton Group - Westcan Realtor's will be raising their goal to $2,000, and will be beginning this Christmas season with a raffle during their Christmas party, and will carry onto the summer for an annual fundraising gold tournament.