Cans for Canaan: Honoring a Hero, Feeding Our Community
In Loving Memory of Canaan Bower (2003–2022)
On March 25, 2020, Canaan Bower stood up against violence and protected a mother and her children from harm. His courage, bravery, and selflessness were recognized across the country, including a proclamation by the City of Las Cruces declaring April 14 as “Canaan Bower Day of Valor.” Dana White, President of the UFC, praised Canaan’s heroic actions, calling him a true embodiment of strength and compassion.
Canaan passed away on March 9, 2022, in a tragic motorcycle accident at the age of 18. Though his life was cut short, his impact lives on.
All proceeds from the Cans for Canaan food drive directly benefit Casa de Peregrinos’ food programs.
