Let Them Be Kids

Let Them Be Kids is all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

Our project goals

1) To build a community that develops participation, pride and ownership of their space and land.
2) Have people of all ages, races and ethnicity's coming together and building bonds through outdoor recreation.
3) Enhance the assets of our community
4) Provide a safe, fun place for children to play!

Playground dedication. Fallen Hero, Mark Graham

Playground dedication. Fallen Hero, Mark Graham
Mark Graham was an outstanding athlete and hero of war. Mark participated in the 1992 Olympics in the track and field 4x400 relay. He also won silver medals at the 1993 and 1994 Canadian track and field championships. Regrettably, he was killed by friendly fire on September 3, 2006 while serving his country in Afghanistan. Mark’s bravery and many accomplishments are in inspiration to us all which is why we chose to dedicate our playground to him. Mark grew up in Hamilton and went to Sir Allan MacNab High School. Our sympathy and condolences go out to Mark Graham’s family.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Date change

We have had some difficulties with securing the land where we are building the playground. We are unable to build in the original location that we were hoping to because of sewage and underground wiring. We have now relocated to a new, very wonderful spot. We will need to cut down one tree in order to build on that site. Because of this change in location, we have moved the build day two weeks back, to June 20th. With the extra two weeks, we have seen some real potential for doing some other amazing projects in addition to the playground.

We sincerely hope that you will be able to make it out on the 20th and apologize for any inconvenience.

-Jessica and Annetta
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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Donations

Have are only $7,000 away from reaching our goal!!
We have raised over $14,000 in about 30 days!!
Good job Hamilton,
Keep the donations rolling in!

We still need donations of chips, fruits and veggies (to feed our volunteers) as well as plants and flowers to beautify the area.
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Who we are & what we're doing

We are a group of neighbours and service providers in the McQuesten Community, Hamilton Ontario

We have come together in an effort to raise money and awareness for our project, Let Them Be Kids. We will be raising money and builing a playground for the children in our community.

The scheduled build day is June the 20th 2009.

The Hamilton Spectator, Thursday April 30, 2009

The Hamilton Spectator, Thursday April 30, 2009

Supported by:

Supported by:










Councillor Sam Merulla, City of Hamilton



Rona on Parkdale

Rona on Parkdale