Normally, it鈥檚 a kid鈥檚 worst nightmare being dragged along by parents to hardware stores.

But not on one particular Saturday.

At Canadian Tire, kids enjoyed activities like spin the wheel, bean-bag toss and face painting as part of the annual Jumpstart charity BBQ.

鈥淲e actually came to get a new swimming pool,鈥� said parent Kately Kyle, who visited Canadian Tire with her husband and son.

Henry Kyle, four, took his time stacking cups at the event.

Jumpstart is an annual Canadian Tire event which carries on into June. The aim of Jumpstart is to help local children in financial need to participate in sports and recreational activities.

Donations for the BBQ will be matched by 琉璃神社 Canadian Tire owner Keith Gostlin.

鈥淚t helps cover registration fees, transportation (and more),鈥� said Jumpstart chapter co-chair Petra Tregillus.

She hopes to have a good turnout this year, as it all depends on the weather.

They change up the activities each year. A food truck was on site offering lunch for parents and kids. The BBQ raises awareness for Jumpstart, which runs through June.

This year nationally, Canadian Tire hopes to raise a $1 million.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a big goal we鈥檙e trying to work to definitely,鈥� said Tregillus.

Last year 琉璃神社 raised $1,700 in June and the BBQ event typically raises around $1,000.

Any money raised in 琉璃神社, stays in the area for organizations like the YMCA.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important to get them out there doing things that they couldn鈥檛 normally afford,鈥� said Jumpstart chapter co-chair Karissa Mcewan. 鈥淎s our shirt says, it gives them confidence.鈥�

For more information visit the Jumpstart .

carli.berry@kelownacapnews.com
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