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Children's Hope
Mr. Speaker, the Parliament Hill fundraiser for the Children’s
Bridge Foundation, in association with
Embrace-An-Orphanage, is done.
Parliamentarians
were challenged to a goat-selling contest and last Wednesday we
gathered to see which political party accumulated the largest herd.
The keynote
speaker was my good friend, the Member for London North Centre.
His passion for Africa was evident. He brought a sensitive,
personal message to a very special evening.
As you know, the Party selling the most goats was honoured with
naming the ceremonial goat. I am pleased to advise that the
Conservative Party, under the dynamic direction of our House Leader
and his amazing team, earned the privilege of naming rights.
We chose the name HOPE.
This name embodies the emotions of the evening. All
Members from all parties have HOPE for a better life
for these kids at the Nazareth Children’s Centre in Ethiopia; HOPE
for providing nutrition and education programming for 750 children
who will be served; and HOPE in knowing that through your efforts,
you helped raised over $100,000 to make that difference
Finally, let me
thank all Members for giving HOPE to these children.
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