A trio of cute little critters is hoping to find homes in the Royal City.
Cartwright Jewelers is once again selling its popular canned critters to raise money for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.
“We have a Husky, a black bear and a moose,” said Susan Cartwright-Coates, owner of Cartwright Jewelers on Sixth Street. “We have gone back to our canned critters.”
Cartwright Jewelers sold canned critters for 11 years, before exhausting the selection of creatures available. The plush bears sold in recent years were popular, but the shop is excited about being able to offer customers a new selection of canned critters.
“The tin this year doubles as a piggy bank,” said Cartwright-Coates. “That is new.”
By the time this year’s 14th annual fundraiser wraps up on Christmas Eve Day, Cartwright Jewelers expects to have raised more than $110,000 for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.
“As always, they are $10 each,” Cartwright-Coates said. “The entire $10 goes to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.”
In addition to making a great gift, Cartwright-Coates noted that buyers have a chance to win big as well.
“For every one you purchase, you are entered into a draw for a $4,000 fancy, natural yellow, Canadian diamond, made with Canadian gold, and designed by Alfred Sung,” she said. “It is very, very Canadian.”
Cartwright Jewelers is located at 639 Sixth St. in Uptown New Westminster.
