THE Jes Foord Foundation (JFF) hosted its first annual kid’s carnival in line with Child Protection Awareness Week on Sunday, May 26.

The day turned out to be a beautiful event with lots of support from local businesses that sponsored carnival games and created a beautiful set-up.

“We were able to raise money which will be put back into the community through our foundation initiatives.

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“Although this was a fundraising event, our true goal was to give children a day that celebrated them and showed them that we appreciate them, value them and will protect them,” said the foundation’s marketing and fundraising manager, Candice McGrail.

To demonstrate this, the foundation reached out to the community heroes. The Gillitts Fire and Rescue Department, ER 24 and Community Ops Security showed up in full force.

The day started with a community prayer.

“Vendors, volunteers and attendees joined hands as they prayed for the children and for the success of the day. This moment was the highlight of the day.”

McGrail thanked the community for their support as the carnival was well-attended and extended much gratitude to all the businesses that made the day a success.

“Thank you, Upper Highway, for supporting the Jes Foord Foundation in our crusade for the education, awareness and protection of our children. Events like these make school drives possible and keep your children safe,” she said.

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