Sutton – Premier Realty in Surrey, B.C. recently donated $350 in Superstore gift cards to Harold Bishop Elementary School to help students in need. The counsellors and teachers at the school determine which students are most in need and then distribute the gift cards to their parents.
“Our office is just down the street from the elementary school and a few years ago, we sponsored a soccer tournament for 60 Grade 5 and 6 students,” says broker Larry Anderson. “This year, we wanted to do more, so we contacted the principal and he told me what they needed. We decided to dedicate a portion of our fundraising efforts to directly help students.”
Representatives from Sutton – Premier Realty were invited to join in a special basketball tournament on their visit. Anderson and sales reps Jeremy Delos Santos and Razaik Cheema teamed up with teachers and RCMP officers for a friendly competition with students. It was fast-paced with a new game every three minutes, switching in five students each time to give more than 60 students a chance to play.
“There is a moment when you realize you’re not as young as you use to be,” Anderson said on Facebook following the games. “We played against 12 teams, three minute games with only two subs. Those kids don’t get tired, omg. Can you say Advil?”
The event is designed to boost student fitness. It is held every few months and each time the sport is different. Manny Sraw, office administrator at Sutton – Premier, says her office has an invitation to return for a badminton tournament in April.
