Giving Machine makes philanthrophy part of going to Southcentre Mall over holidays [Video]

A number of local charities are benefiting from partnering with Southcentre Mall over the holiday season by hosting various fundraisers.

Cystic Fibrosis Canada has a gift wrapping station under the escalator on the north side of the mall near the Starbucks. The booth is operated by volunteers who make it easy for shoppers to leave the mall with beautifully-wrapped presents.

Jeanette Demers-Weir, from Cystic Fibrosis Canada, says it’s a big fundraiser for the agency across the country which typically raises around  $30,000 in Calgary.

“Especially with the postal strike, people can’t get the funds into us, they don’t know how to get the cheques in,” she said. “So this is one way you can support Cystic Fibrosis Canada, come out here, get your gifts wrapped and you can leave a donation behind and it’s a win win situation.”

Demers-Weir said there is a guideline for people to donate three dollars …