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Despite the struggle. or perhaps because at it, Rachel stepped into the world of fantasy. Her work as an entertainer â€" dressed as Elsa from the movie Frozen â€" takes her to many children and charities. She decided to start one of her own drives this summer. called Back To School With Confidence. “During the second week of August, I visited homes dressed as Elsa. We talked about charity. and how-we can make a difference in her mom. a single mother of four. struggled to get her children new backpacks every year. “While growing up. I remember feeling so happy with a new backpack and lunch box. But there were times when I didn't have those things. My mom tried her best but often felt lucky if she could even get one of us a new bag. Often. my lunches were placed in yellow No Frills bags. Even my pencil case was a ziploc bag." recalls Rachel. Rachel Stewart. also known as Queen Elsa of York Region. remembers a time in her childhood when Stouffville Families Offer Warm Response t9 .Frqggrg deen’s Charity Drive By Kinjal Dag" Shah uâ€"â€" WANTED -â€"- HAIR 3mm . Esmmcmu m THE ucoomo's mm A second location for Sue of Master Hair Place , I 'Queen Elsa‘ collects 85 backpacks filled with school supplies OPEN SPEC of school supplies. "There were pencils. markers. aulers. lunch bags with snack boxes inside. hair bows. labels for clothing, Tupperware for lunches as well as other Items like calculators. math sets. paper. binders and more. No age group was left out. Many lam1lies offered a brand new outfit or two. How kind of the residents 01 Stouffville to think about all these little details; They really thought of everything." said Rachel, Overitive days.~ Rachel collected 85 backpacks lull Families. including many lrom Stouifville. were very receptive. “Stouflville and Markham were where I did my first day of pickups. it was one of the busiest. with 18 enthusiastic homes to travel to. The residents at this town showed an immense amount oi support and excitement for this initiative. it brought me to tears when l unloaded my car. which was overflowing with bags. I am so grateful." quv communities by giving back. All I requested tor the visit was for tamilies to donate a backpack and a few supplies." 2,- All‘Services'g And Hair (are if Products For + September _ Allison Barker. a Stouffville resident, was among those who donated a backpack and supplies. “My daughter The backpacks will be divided belween York Region Children's Aid. The Yellow Brick House tor Abused Women and Children. The Rose of Sharon for Young Mothers. as well as local food pantn‘es. herself a single mother of a nin_e year old boy. ‘ leisurgfgpey' BIOGUARD DAZZLE CLOSING KITS , . CLOSE YOlLR POOL OPEN YOUR SPA! for a lifetime offim... POOL CLOSING KITS NOW l‘N-STOCK ballffifizg' WE’RE MORE THAN JUST POOLSH Write to Kinjal at kinjal daglifigmailnom in the community. 'Oueen Elsa“ gave a wonderful (five year old appropriate) explanation that added to mine. She will remember it for years to come and is already asking about kids who need toys for Christmas." Ainsley was so excited. We talked all week about why it was important to give back sgos- l BET: P66Ls [TB Rachel Stewart (Queen Elsa) enjoys 'a moment with her son Owen and Ayaane Shah while picking up donated back packs full of school supplies. 9055404 424 ' www.betzpools.com sass Mqin. St, Sfouffvillé Stouffvi/Ie Free Press ' September2075 ' 77