Coats for kids

The annual Coats for Kids campaign was launched at Bakerview EcoDairy in Abbotsford on Saturday.

Three-year-olds Tyla and Calla bring in donations for the annual Coats For Kids campaign in support of the Salvation Army. This year’s event kicked off on Saturday at the Bakerview EcoDairy on Sumas Way

Three-year-olds Tyla and Calla bring in donations for the annual Coats For Kids campaign in support of the Salvation Army. This year’s event kicked off on Saturday at the Bakerview EcoDairy on Sumas Way

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