Sea to Sky Courier and Freight, along with Kal and Lucky Kaila and their family, has donated $20,000 to the Sea to Sky Hospice Society in memory of Lucky’s mother, Jagdev Kaur Dhaliwal, according to a news release.
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The donation will fund a tea trolley serving tea, coffee and snacks to families spending time with their loved ones at hospice. The trolley will be brought out three times a week, offering families a small moment of comfort and connection during an incredibly difficult time, the news release says.
For the Kaila family, the idea could not be more fitting. When Jagdev was at hospice, her family would make frequent “Tim’s runs” for tea, coffee and snacks whenever people came to visit. But this was nothing new for Jagdev. “Whenever anyone came to Mom’s house, she would never let them leave without a cup of tea and some snacks,” said Lucky Kaila. “That was just Mom. Taking care of people was her way of showing love.”
Even before her cancer, a visit to Jagdev’s home almost always meant tea and something to eat. The family wanted to create a lasting tribute that reflected who she was and what she meant to them. “We thought the tea trolley was the perfect way to honour Mom,” said Kal Kaila. “Every cup of tea, every snack and every family that finds a little comfort from it will carry a small piece of her legacy forward.”
The Kaila family hopes this simple gesture will bring warmth and comfort to families during some of their most difficult days. A cup of tea was Mom’s way of saying, “You’re welcome here. Let me take care of you.” Now, through the tea trolley, that spirit of caring will continue in the Squamish community, according to a news release by the family.
In memory of Jagdev Kaur Dhaliwal, and all the cups of tea, conversations and love she shared.
