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Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Exeter man gives from the heart
Bob Reynolds has been
actively raising money for
charity since 1971. The
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation has been the
biggest winner to date
with more than $11,000
in donations. (photos/sub-
mitted)
By Stephanie Mandziuk
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — For almost
35 years Bob Reynolds
has been reaching out to
help others by raising
money for charity.
It all started in 1971
when he joined the
Exeter Kinsmen Club.
Reynolds was a member
for 17 years until the
local chapter folded.
One day, while working
at the Co-op gas bar, he
was told by his boss that
they needed a Santa and
he was the number one
choice. The next year it
was the same thing all
over again. Reynolds was
reluctant at first but soon
grew into the role
because of the kids.
"That's the best part" he
says, "the kids getting
excited."
His wife Wanda doesn't
mind. "She made my
new Santa suit. She
washes it up and makes
sure its ready," he says.
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When asked if Wanda
would take on the role of
Mrs. Claus, Reynolds
replies, "Oh God I don't
know if I could convince
her to do that!"
Every year Reynolds
appears in the Exeter
Santa Claus parade and
at other holiday functions.
He accepts donations
for his work and hands
the money over to the
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation. It's a charity
he first supported as a
member of the Kinsmen
Club.
So far Reynolds has
raised $11,000 dollars
and it doesn't stop here.
He is also a supporter of
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of South Huron through
the annual Bowl-a-thon.
Reynolds has been col-
lecting pledges for 10
years. In 2004 he raised
$1,200 and in 2005 his
contribution jumped to
$1,300.
On June 1, 2005
Reynolds will take on
another role — President
of the Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 167. He
is now the first vice presi-
dent.
Reynolds is humble
about his fundraising
efforts and community
involvement. His family
and friends are the ones
who recognize him as a
hero with heart.
Hats off to Bob Reynolds
for making a difference in
the lives of others.
Reynolds has been playing Santa for more than a decade. He collects donations
and hands them over to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In this 2003
photo Reynolds holds his grandchildren Wyatt and Ashlynn Gower.
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