Thank you to everyone who came to our big garage sale — we raised $2,600 in sales, food sales, and donations.
We are especially thankful to the many who donated items, those who made food, the neighbours who hosted a sale at the same time to boost the event, and everyone who came out to volunteer.
We had a blast, and we think everyone who came by had a great time too!
Join the Gherkins in learning to say Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe in English, Lekwungen, Chinese, French, and Arabic!
100% of proceeds from this fundraiser go to our next sponsorship our three related refugee families from Syria/
Don’t forget to support the fundraiser: buy a shirt or tote!
Thanks Victoria and Joni for your work editing this beautiful video!
Shout out to the translators who made sure the tshirts are correct: Joe Seward (Lekwungen), Marie Chemel-Lefebvre (French), Montaser Aljundy (Arabic), Rachel Yuen and Linda Yang (Chinese).
T-shirt design 100% donated by the lovely and talented Noah Crowder Designs
Tshirts are locally printed in Victoria with printing and promotional materials generously supported by MegaScreen productions and Island Blue Print
The Gherkins are selling t shirts and totes to raise funds for our next refugee sponsorship.
The t-shirt features Dr. Henry’s “Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe” motto in English, Lekwungen, French, Chinese and Arabic. We believe Dr. Henry’s motto reflects a strong belief in the value and importance of care and compassion for our fellow humans.
Volunteers made this project possible
This striking design has been generously developed and donated to us by Noah Crowder, a student in the Pacific Design Academy in Victoria. To see more of Noah’s work please go to his website: noahcrowderdesigns.com
We also would like to offer thanks to the volunteers who ensured our translations were accurate: Joe Seward (Lekwungen), Marie Chemel-Lefebvre (French), Montaser Aljundy (Arabic), Rachel Yuen and Linda Yang (Chinese).
Price, fabric, sizes
We print on demand so offer a range of size options from toddler to 3XL. Shirt size details are here.
Regular shirts are $25.
For $35 you can have an eco-friendly shirt of 100% North American cotton, ethically grown, and then woven, cut and produced all in Canada.
Totes are $20 and are made of heavy (12 oz) cotton canvas.
Printing is done locally–thanks MegaScreen for the discount to support us!
Promotional cards printed with a generous discount from Island Blue Print.
Delivery and pick up options
Shirts must be pre-ordered and can be picked up when ready at our “pick up days”, or you can chose to pay a bit extra to have a volunteer drop it at your Greater Victoria home. Outside Victoria? Watch this space or contact through the order site.
Spread the word
Please tell your friends and share!