A number of current Estevan residents have stepped up to ensure that a former Estevan reisdent's project to collect hockey equipment for children in the Himalayas is a success.
Andrew Wahba is spearheading a drive to collect either new or quality used hockey gear for children in the remote region of India. Wahba's goal is to collect 50 bags of hockey equipment, 300 sticks and $8,000 in cash to help pay for the cost of shipping the equipment to India.
After reading about Wahba's efforts in The Mercury, a handful of residents have organized a couple of drives to support the cause.
One drive will see equipment and donations collected at Estevan schools from Nov. 19 to 22. Any items that people would like to contribute can be dropped off at area schools and will then be forwarded to Wahba.
As well, the Estevan Bruins will be hosting a drive on Saturday during their game against the Humboldt Broncos at Affinity Place.
The items of greatest need are youth sizes of skates, helmets, gloves and sticks. If anyone is interested in making a donation, cheques can be made out to the True Travellers Society.
