Maggie Cumming left a lasting gift to Bowen through a bequest to the Bowen Island Community Foundation. The Maggie Cumming Legacy Fund that was established as a result of her gift, and it provides provides three annual grants. The first supports Bowen's network of trails and education about the island's natural environment along the way. The other two grants fund the Snug Cove House Society program “Better Meals Program,” and a scholarship.
In honour of this wonderful gift to the island, the Bowen Island Community Foundation has created a book about Maggie's life: "Maggie's Story".
Initially, Mary Letson wanted to have a short story on the Foundation's new website which she was spearheading, supported by the amazing Leanne Romak of Digitally Hip.
Mary asked Maggie's friend, Josephine Riley, for help with the story, and - well - the story became a book.
We thank the many people whose time, research, photographs, reference materials, memories and talents make "Maggie's Story" a treasured keepsake: Josephine and John Riley, Sue Ellen Fast and Will Husby, Cathy Ross, Trish McGeer, Ted Rogers, Allie Drake, Bowen Island Museum and Archives, and Larry & Sylvia Adams.
"Maggie's Story" is posted on the Foundation's website: www.bowenfoundation.com but If you would like a hard copy, it can be ordered directly from the Printer at cost; the link to the Printer is on the Foundation's website. The Foundation will be donating a copy to the Library, and to the Museum & Archives.
We hope you enjoy "Maggie's Story". It is filled with delightful stories and pictures about her life and her part in the history of Bowen Island.
