Donations continue in honor of little Annie

The Annie Effect: Do Better, Be Better, Love Better continues to inspire the Lethbridge community to donate toys to those in need. The action is carried out to commemorate what would be the second birthday of little Annie, who passed away in her sleep at only three months of age. Bekah Olsen, Annie’s mom, says this collection drive is organized by her friends, family and Lethbridge Family Services (LFS). She also says people who want to donate can dropped gifts off at LFS located at 1107 2A Avenue North. Annie’s mom talks to BCN about this community collection.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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