Our Charities
TANS has two charities of choice that we faithfully support which are near and dear to the hearts of our association and our members. There is a long history of association between truckers and children.
Thank you to each member who generously donated through their dues and the auction at our AGM on April 22,2023 this year to our charities. Together you donated a total of $19,834.24
$9,917.12 was donated to each charity. Thank you to everyone who participated!
IWK Health Centre Foundation
IWK Health Centre Foundation who is passionately committed to making a difference for Atlantic Canadian families by raising much needed funds for the Izaak Walton Killam Children’s Hospital located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The IWK Foundation is a champion of excellence in women’s and children’s health and medicine. Funds raised also support the IWK global leadership in research and knowledge sharing, which in turn improves lives of children worldwide.
Early Intervention Nova Scotia (EINS)
EINS has recently reorganized and consolidared their efforts into 1 provincial organization known as NSECDIS Nova Scotia Early Childhood Intervention Service. This organization's primary role is to advocate on behalf of Early Intervenionists, Early Intervention Programs, and families and children with special needs. Early interventionists work with families and children with special needs between the ages of birth and school entry. Together, with families, they find creative solutions to helping each child meet their full potential.
MEET TEDDY TRUCKER!
Teddy Trucker is our official charity bear. Every year we auction off Teddy Trucker at our Annual General Meeting and the County who bids the most gets to keep Teddy Trucker for the whole year!