Can one tab really make a difference? Absolutely!
Each year, billions of cans are made, and each one of them has a simple aluminum tab attached to it.
People all over Canada, and even the world, collect these tabs. Some of them are mailed in, dropped off, picked up by volunteers and even delivered by trucking companies.
Using the proceeds from these tabs, the Legion has purchased and donated almost 1,500 wheelchairs, scooters and other assistance devices.
Considering it takes an average of three million tabs to purchase one wheelchair – that amounts to over four billion tabs collected, sorted and recycled!
Wondering how to help? It’s easy; just save those tabs. Get in the habit of pulling the tabs off before depositing cans in the the recycle bin.
Other ideas include a collection can at work, asking friends and family to start saving, or even rooting through other recycle bins.
Once a bag is filled, just drop them off at the Elora Legion or call and they will arrange for someone to pick up the tabs. Those with some time to spare can volunteer to pick up and/or sort the tabs.
The wheelchairs and scooters are given, with absolutely no strings attached, to veterans, seniors and the disabled.
The Legion also has crutches, walkers, hospital beds and other assistance devices people can borrow.
Anyone needing help for themselves or for someone they know should contact the branch and Legion officials will do what they can.
Don’t forget: a small, seemingly insignificant aluminum tab can change the life of someone in need.
