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In early March, Terry Grant, better known as The Mantracker, shared how he became a reality television star at a dinner and silent auction to raise funds for a new barrier-free playground at École Joe Clark School in High River.
The school offers the only Diversity Program for physically and developmentally challenged children in High River and area and is working to raise $80,000 for a fully accessible playground for children of all abilities and ages.
Students in the school's Diversity Program currently have to sit on the sidelines for mobility reasons. The new playground will feature a pour-in-place recycled rubber base that will make it fully-accessible for children in wheelchairs and those facing other mobility-related challenges. It will also incorporate more structures that will be safe and enjoyable for children of all ages and abilities – making it a great play place for children throughout the community.
“We are so grateful for the generous support of Terry Grant and a number of local businesses and community organizations that have stepped up to help us make one playground for all a reality,” says Marilyn Boake, who chairs the school's parent council.
“This playground will not only benefit our students, but will be a great play place for children throughout the community. On behalf of École Joe Clark School, I would like to thank all of the volunteers who have been working so hard, as well as all of the community businesses, organizations and individuals who have made donations to help us reach our goal,” says school principal Shannon Culbert.
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