KEV and the UNITY PROJECT

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." John Wooden Kevin Jones. A worn ball hat,dark glasses, a day old beard, no smile, no talk, a hurried gait to get it done. Intense on the green, a smug confidence bordering on arrogance , impatient when the game dragged, a man with a purpose, get out of my way. One of Canada's elite bowlers. He's won Canadian gold, the same in Ontario and is a dominant force at the prestigious W.O.B.A. Tournament. It's the only colour that matters. Winning motivates him, administrivia has frustrated him to the point of discord and withdrawal. Does this grant him entitled status. Is life's journey easier when you are skilled.Does he only care about himself?  It's a facade.  Under that armored personna beats a heart with compassion and caring about those less fortunate. A person who has himself carried the burden of joblessness in his survival responsibilities and still spends 15 hour days to make it better for those adrift in our world of hanging on. In Kevin's words, "Im tired, I was at Ark Aid at 7 this morning and was doing volunteer stuff until 10:45 tonight. I seem to work more now....than I did when I had a job. " But his request isn't for himself, it's for the homeless trying to survive and get back on their feet, for the visitors to have a warm and dry bed for a little while, for the hungry that seek sustenance in the next hours with no guarantees the next day. This is Kev's letter: To all WOBA players. I am currently volunteering at the Unity Project in London. The people, who use the service that Unity Project provides, are trying to get their lives back on track, and we offer free or very cheap services to them. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and counselling to guide people back to being productive citizens. (See the website http://unityproject.ca/ about what we do for more information) Unity Project is able to help the people in need, in a large part by donations. If you can see your way to donate one or more of the items listed, I and the Unity Project would be very appreciative. Thank you, Kevin Jones Our “Needs" List. single bed sheets/blankets/pillows coffee cups laundry/dish soap shampoo/toothpaste/ bar soap/lotions/conditioner Q-Tips Feminine hygiene products bath towels razors/shaving cream/deodorant First Aid supplies (bandages/band aids etc) toilet paper spray air freshener pens oven mitts manual can openers soup bowls plastic juice jugs electric hand mixer gently used clothing new socks/underwear plastic knives/forks/spoons non-perishable food items Also, grocery store gift cards and personal cheques (made payable to “Unity Project”) will be accepted and a tax receipt for monetary donations will be issued. If you choose to give monetary or a grocery store gift card, please place it in a sealed envelope in the “drop box” with your name and address. Or, you can give them to James Covell, Bob North or my dad, Ronnie Jones. I will try to be at the Fairmont club as much as I can, but, I am scheduled to volunteer at Unity on Sunday/Monday and Wednesday from 4-10pm during WOBA. I wish you all the best in Bowls during the week. Thank you for helping if you can, if you can’t, that’s OK too. Kevin Jones 407-311 Wellington Court I can't beat him in bowls but we can help him with his cause. Can you lend a hand too?