The Morgan Jayne Project has just finished sending potentially life-saving baby formula to Roatan.
In the end, 235 cans of formula were collected and shipped to the small Honduras island.
“Kudos and then some to everyone who got on board and provided help,” said Fred Makowecki, founder of the Morgan Jayne Project. “Many babies will be saved.”
The formula was collected as part of the first Morgan Jayne Baby Shower, which ran earlier this year. Residents dropped off cans, donated money to buy formula, and a formula drive was held in Brooks.
Renee Michon, with the Drumheller Canada Post Office next to the 235 cans of baby formula destined for Roatan, Honduras.
“Cindy Thomas initiated this first annual formula drive on the project’s behalf. Cindy attended some hockey games in Brooks where there was a town wide collection of formula. Dozens of cans of formula were donated from Brooks,” said Makowecki. “Alicia Bartzis helped us kick off our penny drive, which collected enough to ship and buy many more cans of formula.”
The Morgan Jayne Project is resting on its laurels, though. Events are already lined up for the summer.
“We have some events coming up including the 5th annual Red Eye Tournament. We will also be serving food up at the arena on July 1 after the parade,” said Makowecki.
The formula is currently being delivered, in person, by Morgan Jayne voluneeters, Cindy, Bob, and Mike Thomas.
