Your support, combined with staff and volunteers, have given youth across Canada the opportunity to grow, to challenge themselves, and to experience incredible adventures that they will only find in Scouting.
Thank you for enabling opportunity for today’s young leaders.
No One Left Behind
The Daley Family, No One Left Behind Recipient – 2018
Paula and Wayne Daley both volunteer with their local Scout Group. With six children between the ages of seven and 14 in the program, the Daley’s are an outdoor-loving, adventure-seeking family, who have been recipients of Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind program for several years, and dedicated members of the Scouting community for many years prior.
“All six of our kids have been involved with Scouts since they were very young and it is a huge part of our family’s life. I can honestly say I don’t know what we’d do without it.”
Paula and Wayne’s six children – Lucy May, James, Caitlyn, Phillip, Faith and Khloe Rose – have each flourished in their own unique ways through Scouting. Being outdoors – connecting with nature, learning new skills and burning off energy – has been particularly advantageous for two of the Daley children who have ADHD/ODD and ADD respectively, as well as for two of their daughters who are selectively mute.
Both Paula and Wayne strongly believe that being involved in Scouts Canada’s programming has brought out the best in each of their children.
“They’ve worked hard, and are proud of their accomplishments,” says Paula. “Every badge represents a step they’ve taken to becoming a more empowered and more confident person.”
With six kids, the Daley’s embrace generous support from Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind program, which has continuously provided their blended family with subsidized fees – including assisted coverage on the costs of sleeping bags, uniforms and summer camp fees. Without No One Left Behind, Paula states, “[Scouting] would not be possible,” and goes on to say that she is a “firm believer that all kids and young people with an interest in Scouting should have the opportunity to be a part of its life-changing experiences, even if their parents can’t afford it.”
Scouting is an invaluable learning experience that prepares young people for what life may offer them. We thank Paula and her family for sharing their inspiring story with us. If you’d like to provide families across Canada with the gift of Scouting, we encourage you to give to No One Left Behind today.
