Pickering/Ajax Realtor Norman Jones of The Prudential Achievers Realty has a soft spot for young people. He is part of a group of east-end  Realtors who have met every Wednesday for the past 25 years to share breakfast and showcase their listings. Through the group, Jones has chaired a committee to support the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which funds trips for children who are battling cancer, offering them the opportunity to connect with other young people facing similar challenges.

One trip, in 2011, took a group of five teens to Las Vegas. All had either undergone or were currently undergoing extensive chemotherapy. While in Las Vegas their activities included visiting the Hoover Dam and taking in shows featuring Cirque de Soleil and the Blue Man group.

Jones estimates his committee has raised thousands of dollars in the past eight years. This year, he has set a goal of raising $30,000 primarily through an annual dance and silent auction.