Jennifer had heard of other cities having a “crop for kids” to benefit their local Children’s Hospitals. She thought: why not Calgary?
Jennifer has three children; Megan (8) Kaitlin (4) and Ben (3). With three kids she would have visited the hospital at some time but.... someone had other plans for her and her husband. They visit the hospital at least twice a month with one of the kids. Megan and Kaitlin have a rare genetic condition called (PCD) Primary Cilia Dyskinosia. PCD is a progressive disorder affecting organ systems that rely on ciliary activity for proper function. These organ systems include the upper and lower respiratory tract, and the middle ear. Ben has not been diagnosed yet, but is showing the same signs as his sisters did. Like so many parents, they are thankful for the expertise and care of the Alberta Children's Hospital. She knew it was her time to give back to them.
After attending a Scrapbooking retreat called “Scrapbook Your Heart” Jennifer had an
A-HA!!! moment, She knew after coming home from the amazing, inspirational, and truly life changing weekend that she had to do a Crop 4 kids in Calgary and give back to the hospital that had given her and her family so much. After talking it over with her husband Scrap 4 It “Scrapbooking for a cause” was formed. Every event that Scrap 4 it plans has a portion or all of the proceeds go to a community charity.