Surrey, B.C. – Each Christmas, 4,000 children from low income families eagerly anticipate receiving gifts donated to the Surrey Christmas Bureau, but hundreds of teenagers are left empty-handed.

Vancouver, B.C. – In sweet support of the Make-A-Wish foundation, Sutton Group Realty Services created a unique gingerbread house for the Hyatt Regency’s Gingerbread Lane.

Surrey, B.C. – It’s never easy when a family member is sick, but it’s even more difficult when they require treatment away from home during the holidays. Sutton - Premier Realty is helping to bring a welcoming, festive feeling to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) at the Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Vernon, B.C. – During this year’s Warm & Fuzzy Shelter Collection organized by Sutton Group – Lakefront Realty, the public opened their hearts to make cold winter months a bit warmer for those in need.

Grande Prairie, AB – What does a pig mean to you? That’s the question Michelle King sets out to answer in her prize-winning short story titled “Faith. Family. Friends. Farm.”

Nanaimo, B.C. – If you break your leg a few kilometers down a forest trail, you might be surprised to learn that the RCMP or military may not be the group to come to your aid;

Surrey, B.C. – Nissa Clarkson moved to Canada from the Philippines decades ago, but she never forgot her home. For more than 20 years, Nissa and her husband Bob have returned each winter bringing toys and clothes.

Surrey, B.C. – Inspirational speaker and author Anthony Robbins grew up very poor. When he was 11 years of age, his family received a turkey dinner from a total stranger.

Vancouver, B.C. – David Eng keeps an eye out for trouble when he volunteers, usually as a route marshal, or lead cyclist, at run, walk and cycle events. Averaging 14 projects each year, David has volunteered more than 80 times since 2012.

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Surrey, B.C. – Each Christmas, when families in need receive baskets filled with food and gifts from various charities, young children eagerly unwrap their toys while their teenage siblings are often left to watch empty-handed and disappointed.

CANADA – To everyone who contacts Sutton Spirit with their news, you are already winners for making positive contributions to your community. We invite all Sutton staff, REALTORS® and Brokers to share their stories of individual and team volunteer projects, donations and charitable work. Participants will automatically be entered to win in our next Sutton Spirit draw.