We kicked Christmas, 2007 off with a good old fashioned can shake. It took place on the last weekend in September and it was beautiful outside.
Can shakes, like other activities, have their own set of difficulties. The idea that volunteers will stand out in the middle of the street for two hours, shaking a can, and begging for money that will go to someone other than themselves, is a hard sell. It gets hot and volunteers get thirsty. Still, good hearted people, many who have been helped by An Angel's Touch, and others yet who care about how we do, joined us. We even saw a couple of Blue Island Aldermen with cans in their hands. We walked away tired, a little sore, but feeling good none-the-less.
We made enough to purchase meat for our client families to go with the canned goods we will provide. We can also buy gas now for the vehicles we will use to deliver our Christmas cheer.
A big thank you to Jewel, Walgreens, Miska Liquors, Korbakes Liquors, El Ranchero, D.D.E. Jr.M.C.R.O.T.C. and Jem Realty for their help.
