Giving Day is December 2nd this year and again all proceeds will go towards the Student Emergency Fund.
Meet Sara. When life threw her an unexpected challenge the Student Emergency Fund was there for her, thanks to donors like you.
My name is Sara Lefave, and I’m a second-year Mental Health and Addictions Counselling student. I want to share what the support of caring people like you has meant to me and my three boys — Lincoln, Isaac, and Hudson.
My life has been shaped by faith but also by challenges that most people never see. I grew up surrounded by love, yet also instability and addiction. While pregnant, I faced homelessness and have also endured the loss of both my parents.
Through every hardship, one belief kept me going— I was created for a purpose.
That purpose led me to the Mental Health and Addictions Counselling program at Sask Polytech. Being accepted felt like a miracle. This program is helping me heal while preparing me to help others who feel lost and hopeless like I once did.
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"My goal is to use my experiences and education to change lives."
But earlier this year, my van broke down, and I had no way to pay for the repairs. As a single mother who relies on my vehicle for daycare, in-person labs and practicum placements, this crisis nearly derailed everything I’ve worked so hard to build.
"Because of donors like you, the Student Emergency Fund was there for me when I needed it most."
Your generosity meant I didn’t have to choose between food and transportation.
It meant my boys and I could keep moving forward and I could stay in school, stay focused and stay hopeful.
This kind of support doesn’t just cover unexpected bills. It gives students a way through their darkest moments. It makes education achievable for people like me who are working every day to build a stronger future for their families.
"This bursary made it possible for me to stay focused on my education, my family, and the future I'm working so hard to build."
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On Giving Day, your support creates immediate impact. A one-time gift helps a student in crisis today. A monthly gift ensures help is always there when emergencies arise.
Any gift, in any amount, helps to change lives.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for believing in students and valuing the difference we can make in our communities. Your generosity means more opportunities for students like me.
"I've learned that we rise not by pretending we're strong, but by acknowledging where we've been and letting those experiences give us purpose."
With deep gratitude,
Sara Lefave
Learn more about Sara's journey here