Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive: Help Burnaby RCMP support sick kids this holiday season

Burnaby

2023-11-24 10:25 PST

Burnaby RCMP is proud to help carry on the legacy of Keian Blundell this holiday season, by collecting donations to support sick children in our community as part of Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive.

Keian passed away in 2014 at just six-years-old after bravely battling cancer, but he made a big impact in his short life. Burnaby RCMP continues to honour Keian’s wish of sharing love and joy with children facing life-threatening illnesses by collecting donations for BC Children’s Hospital and Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Every year this toy drive and the amazing generosity of our community spreads happiness to sick kids and their families over the holiday season, said Sgt. Kelly Basi with Burnaby RCMP’s Youth Section, which is leading the initiative. We are proud to help carry on Keian’s legacy of giving and brightening the lives of others.

Burnaby RCMP will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys, as well as cash and gift cards during four events in Burnaby:

Friday, November 24 from 9 am to 5 pm at Toys R Us at Metropolis at Metrotown (4800 Kingsway, Burnaby)
Friday, December 1 from 8 am to 7 pm at Lougheed Shopping Centre (9855 Austin Avenue)
Saturday, December 2 from 8 am to 7 pm at Lougheed Shopping Centre (9855 Austin Avenue)
Wednesday, December 6 from 10 am to 6 pm at Toys R Us Station Square (6200 McKay Avenue)

In addition, donations can also be dropped off during regular business hours until December 13, 2023 at Burnaby RCMP’s main detachment and Community Police Offices.

To access hours and location information click this link: Burnaby detachment - British Columbia (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)

For more information on Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy drive, see details on Facebook. Keian’s family has also set up an Amazon Wish List for those who may prefer to donate online.

A poster with a blue background that says <q>Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive in support of BC Children’s Hospital & Canuck Place Children’s Hospice with a Burnaby RCMP logo and City of Burnaby logo. On the poster is a photo of an officer being handed a toy by a young child as well as a photo of a young boy wearing a Red Serge and holding a hat