Today is the last day for the Stephen's Backpack's Society Back to School Campaign. 

A corporate sponsor assisted with back to school backpacks in five cities, which added up to 150 backpacks, which have already been distributed. 

Nancy McPhee explained that Stephen's Backpacks also distributed another 150 backpacks on their own last week, and will be picking up another 200-250 backpacks today. 

"There are going to be lots of kids smiling going back to school, which is exactly what Stephen's Backpacks wants."

The backpacks will be given to Rocky View School Division, who will then be giving the backpacks to the children who are in need of school supplies. 

"They know exactly what kids need them, that might come to school throughout the year. Our role is just to supplement them."

McPhee expressed her gratitude to all of the local businesses who have been assisting them with the campaign. 

"I want to say a huge thank you to all of Airdrie for their amazing support, when the chips are down and there's children that need something, Airdrie is such an amazing place to live in."

According to McPhee, their campaign wouldn't have been possible without the overwhelming support of Airdronians. 

 

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