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Shelburne community rallies behind 8 year old for service dog




Never before have so many different organizations come to one location for the sole purpose of supporting a little girl's dream of raising money to buy service dogs for herself and four or five other kids living with Autism.

Shelburne Town Pharmacy owners, Sanjay Lekhi and his wife Shalini are well known in the community for giving back and have recently been concentrating on ways to support Taylor Harris' dream, bring businesses and organizations together in a united front to accomplish community supported goals, and by inviting the community and customers to events, be able to give back. Difficult task to imagine but when this Pharmacist creates an idea to help others, the outcome is inevitable.

On Saturday, April 5th, Shelburne Town Pharmacy was host to a fund raising event for Taylor Harris involving two businesses and two organizations. The Classical Martial Arts Centre, Umaka Dojo provided a visual demonstration of Martial Arts skills that can be achieved with a lot of hard work. Classical Martial Arts Sensei, Nick Lagrasta and partner Lisa Gillard along with students Chad and Teresa Dupuis performed feats of balance, skill and the mastering of speed and accuracy that amazed onlookers inside the Pharmacy.

A very exciting day at the pharmacy as outside the pharmacy, a barbecue was the backdrop for the Shelburne Minor Fastball Association, the Jr. Schooners a travelling team, held sign-ups and drummed up donations for Taylor Harris in a collaborative effort along-side Shelburne Minor Baseball. The two organizations promised to match donations up to $250 each. The amount raised for Taylor Harris will be disclosed at a later date during a formal presentation with promise of surprising results.

Also very exciting for the Harris family was the loving presence of Taylor's  father, Chris Harris, a long-haul truck Driver whose work often takes him far from home. A close knit family, Chris Harris is more than proud of his daughter and family over what has been accomplished in support of Autism awareness.

Creating a plan where business' and organizations came together to raise awareness for autism combined with giving back to the community is just one of many events the Lehki's have successfully enjoyed, further cementing their already strong ties and commitment to their customers and the Shelburne community.

If you would like to contribute or know more about Taylor Harris and her dream to her dream to raise money to purchase service dogs for kids who are living with Autism, visit www.facebook.com/messages/TheOtherAWord, or contact Shelburne Town Pharmacy at 519 306-5500 or e-mail shelburnetownpharmacy@gmail.com

For more information about the Classic Martial Arts Centre located on Main St. in Shelburne, call 519 925-9111, e-mail umkadojo@hotmail.ca or visit firehorsedojo.com

The Shelburne Minor Fastball Association can be reached at 519 216-9115, located at 505 Main St. Visit jrschooners.com, Twitter@shelburneFBA and like them on Facebook.

The Shelburne Minor Baseball Association can be reached by visiting the Town of Shelburne's website at www.townofshelburne.on.ca/recreation/cdrc/clubs,visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/ShelburneOntarioBaseball, email shelburnebaseball@gmail.com or call 705 812-5310.

By Alex Sher

Saturday April 5th marked a fundraising event held at Shelburne Town Pharmacy where both the Shelburne Minor Fastball Association and Shelburne Minor Baseball gathered to offer the community sign-ups and help support Taylor Harris and her goal to purchase service dogs for kids with Autism. Pictured, from left: Chris Wight, President of the Jr. Schooner's, Eleanor Harris (mom), Robert Harris, 6, Scott McKenzie, President of Shelburne Minor Baseball, Taylor Harris 8, and Chris Harris (dad).

Saturday April 5th marked a fundraising event held at Shelburne Town Pharmacy where both the Shelburne Minor Fastball Association and Shelburne Minor Baseball gathered to offer the community sign-ups and help support Taylor Harris and her goal to purchase service dogs for kids with Autism. Pictured, from left: Chris Wight, President of the Jr. Schooner's, Eleanor Harris (mom), Robert Harris, 6, Scott McKenzie, President of Shelburne Minor Baseball, Taylor Harris 8, and Chris Harris (dad).



 

The Classical Martial Centre, Umaka Dojo generously attended a fundraising event in support of 8 year old Taylor Harris and her dream to raise money to purchase service dogs for kids living with Autism providing a skilled demonstration of their craft captivating the attention of thrilled onlookers . The Event was held on April 5th at Shelburne Town Pharmacy. Sensei Nick Lagrastra delighted the audience with his masterful movements exhibiting balance, self control and no shortage of skill and co-ordination.

The Classical Martial Centre, Umaka Dojo generously attended a fundraising event in support of 8 year old Taylor Harris and her dream to raise money to purchase service dogs for kids living with Autism providing a skilled demonstration of their craft captivating the attention of thrilled onlookers . The Event was held on April 5th at Shelburne Town Pharmacy. Sensei Nick Lagrastra delighted the audience with his masterful movements exhibiting balance, self control and no shortage of skill and co-ordination.



 
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