Nirmal Singh Bhogal may be 80 years old but he still has work to do.
The Vancouver grandfather is the man behind Baba's BooBoo Bowls, a unique fundraising initiative that helps sick children in the province.
When COVID-19 caused the suspension of his usual volunteer work, Bhogal turned to his pastime to give something back.
He has been handcrafting wooden bowls in his garage and selling them for charity since last summer. Originally from India, he comes from a family of carpenters.
All proceeds from the bowl sales go to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation to support kids fighting cancer.
Bhogal has sold over 400 bowls and raised over $55,000; his goal is to reach $100,000.
He relies heavily on donated wood that would have otherwise been discarded. The craftsman also manages to salvage pieces while walking in forested areas of his neighbourhood.
Hardwood works best and Bhogal is always looking for walnut, cherry, mahogany, maple, and oak.
The response from the community has been overwhelming, as orders continue to come in from all over the world.
