Red Deer, AB – Today, a handful of children in developing nations have a little more to eat, a healthier start on life and opportunities for education thanks to Broker Neall Stevens and 28 REALTORS® at Sutton Group – Landmark Realty.  Instead of exchanging Christmas presents this past December, the group donated approximately $700 to World Vision.  They were enthusiastic about giving gifts that would bring lasting change to people who have so little.  World Vision makes it possible for donors to choose specific items such as farm animals, agricultural products, medical supplies or part of a teacher’s salary in a third world country.

The sales associates at Sutton Group – Landmark Realty selected $100 in medical supplies and two goats.  Neall notes that their $100 medical gift goes a long way in developing countries and will purchase approximately $1,200 worth of medication and supplies.  The two goats (a male and female) will produce up to 250 litres of protein-rich milk each year and the family can sell any milk that they don’t require.  They can also breed the pair of goats to generate sustainable, long-term income.

Neall decided to fund medical treatment for two pregnant women that would reduce the risk of their babies being born with HIV.  He also paid to provide three children with protein supplements to improve their health.  These World Vision gifts are just a few of the ways that Neall is trying to bring hope and help to people in need.

For the past two years, he has volunteered for an organization in South Africa that deals with HIV and AIDS.  “In 2008 and 2009, I used vacation time each March to volunteer and raise money for the Dibanani AIDS Project.  Dibanani provides support to people living with HIV/AIDS and those displaced because of the diseases.  The work is so important; I encourage people to visit the website (www.dibanani.org).  If all the REALTORS® in Sutton made even a $10 donation, it would be enough money to keep the organization operating for two years and possibly save a couple of thousand lives.”

On his previous trips to the Cape Town-based organization, Neall brought essential items such as medical and school supplies as well as one that brought smiles to the faces of local youth: soccer balls. “They go from sitting in the dirt talking to each other to playing soccer and having a good time.”

Sutton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company with more than 8,700 REALTORS® in over 200 offices nationwide.  To find out more about Sutton, visit www.sutton.com.  To learn more about Sutton Spirit, visit www.suttonspirit.com.

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Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd. Contact:

Gabriel Soh                 604-691-1610       stories@suttonspirit.com

Sutton Group – Landmark Realty Contact:

Neall Stevens              403-347-0751       nstevens@sutton.com

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