The City of Timmins will soon boast an accessible swing, and it's all thanks to a Grade 6 class.
Students at Centennial Public School have been raising cash for a wheelchair accessible swing, which has a price tag of about $15,000.
Today, the class presented Timmins Mayor George Pirie with $8,000 for the project.
After finding out about the students' work late last week, Newmont Goldcorp has also stepped up to match the school's donation and ensure the project comes to fruition.
At the presentation, principal Tanya Vincze said she's proud of the students for being agents of change.
She explained it means they've seen a need, made a plan, and raised a lot of money.
“Although you are young, you are making a very large difference,” she said.
Timmins Mayor George Pirie said a location hasn't been chosen for the swing yet, and that they're looking at everything from Hollinger Park to the the park near the hospital.
“Wherever it is appropriate to maximize its use, that’s what it’s all about,” he said.
Having a wheelchair accessible swing will also help with awareness in the community.
“It’s the awareness to get out there that people do, of all abilities, deserve the right to leisure activity and this will provide leisure activity,” said Dan McKay, who is on the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee.
