Charity and Donations

Megan Dykeman, parliamentary secretary for community development and non- profits, joined Premier David Monday (Oct. 30) in announcing $60 million in additional grants for non-profits. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

B.C. antes up another $60 million for non-profits

Vancouver Foundation will distribute the money on behalf of government

 

Avery and his older brother Seb at Cops for Cancer Tour de North in 2021. Avery recently celebrated four years cancer free, and his dad John Togyi now volunteers with the annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer research and support services. supplied

Father of cancer survivor volunteers with fundraising ride

Cops for Cancer cycling tours hit the road to raise funds for research, family supports

  • Aug 31, 2023

 

(Mamas for Mamas/Submitted)

‘Immense honour’: Trudeau recognizes Kelowna charity’s wildfire relief efforts

Justin Trudeau visited Mamas for Mamas on Kelowna wildfire trip to thank those on front lines

 

TEASER PHOTO

PHOTOS: Chilly 15K birthday swim honours dad who drowned in Harrison Lake

Sections ‘were absolutely freezing,’ Jen Soti says of 6-hour swim, followed by 35K run/walk

TEASER PHOTO
Levi Choo recovering from burns on his hands at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The Choo family received support from B.C. Children’s Hospital and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund in dealing with the ordeal that dates back six years. (Photo submitted by family)

B.C. family shares harrowing story to raise funds for burn survivors

Hometown Heroes Lottery supports burn survivors and transform lives

Levi Choo recovering from burns on his hands at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The Choo family received support from B.C. Children’s Hospital and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund in dealing with the ordeal that dates back six years. (Photo submitted by family)
Supplies are seen on a table at an outdoor supervised consumption site in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of a opioid overdose. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver family who lost son to overdose donates $20 million to recovery centre

Donation to the St. Paul’s Foundation will help fund the hospital’s Road to Recovery program

Supplies are seen on a table at an outdoor supervised consumption site in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of a opioid overdose. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.

Every puppy should have a boy: Estate donation of nearly $1M left to Kelowna BC SPCA

Paul Bilyk donates $910,764 to Kelowna BC SPCA

Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.
Lorraine Jarvis cares for her husband John, who lives with Lewy Body dementia, and seeks practical advice from a support group for people caring for someone with the lesser-known form of dementia. Lorraine is being honoured at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Delta.

Delta couple shares their story to help other British Columbians affected by dementia

Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in communities across the Lower Mainland on Sunday, May 28

  • May 1, 2023
Lorraine Jarvis cares for her husband John, who lives with Lewy Body dementia, and seeks practical advice from a support group for people caring for someone with the lesser-known form of dementia. Lorraine is being honoured at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Delta.
P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma start with 4,300 km trip along Continental Divide

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)
BC Cancer Foundation - Tour De Cure

Pedal for Hope: Tour De Cure rallies cyclists to transform cancer care

2,000 riders, volunteers prepare for 200-km summer fundraising ride from Cloverdale to Hope

  • Mar 20, 2023
BC Cancer Foundation - Tour De Cure
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.

An oh-so-easy challenge built for Heart Month: Listen to Your Heart

February is about more than flowers + chocolates – a routine check up could save your life

  • Feb 6, 2023
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.
The Vancouver Giants will hit the ice in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired jerseys, ready to take on the Tri-City Americans while supporting a great cause. (Diana Hong/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants to host Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles night for BC Children’s Hospital

Jerseys to be auctioned on Feb. 5

The Vancouver Giants will hit the ice in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired jerseys, ready to take on the Tri-City Americans while supporting a great cause. (Diana Hong/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Performer Blake Elliott presented a cheque for $10,000 from the ‘mister Blake foundation’ to Refresh Mobile Shower Ministry’s Bill Keyes in Abbotsford on Jan. 19. The ministry provides showers in a mobile unit to the unhoused, in partnership with other service providers in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Mobile shower ministry gets big boost to continue work in Fraser Valley

Abbotsford-based group has provided 2,600 showers to people in need since 2019

Performer Blake Elliott presented a cheque for $10,000 from the ‘mister Blake foundation’ to Refresh Mobile Shower Ministry’s Bill Keyes in Abbotsford on Jan. 19. The ministry provides showers in a mobile unit to the unhoused, in partnership with other service providers in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
First Link® Dementia Helpline can provide you with the support and answeres you need.

Stand up against dementia stigma this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Jana Schulz of Cranbrook, B.C. – a registered social worker, working as…

  • Jan 9, 2023
First Link® Dementia Helpline can provide you with the support and answeres you need.
Briana Greer (left) in Terrace with her mother, Sheila Myshrall, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard) Anyone wishing to donate would need to call Vancouver General Hospital and mention Sheila Myshrall’s name. (Black Press Media file photo)

Daughter hopes for ‘Christmas miracle’ as B.C. mom’s kidney fails

Briana Greer hopes to save mom on B.C. kidney waiting list

Briana Greer (left) in Terrace with her mother, Sheila Myshrall, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard) Anyone wishing to donate would need to call Vancouver General Hospital and mention Sheila Myshrall’s name. (Black Press Media file photo)
Indie, a two-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd cross from Nanaimo, is being featured with 14 other pets from across Canada in Bosley’s by Pet Valu’s 2023 calendar, which raises money to help homeless pets. (Brittni Panter photo)

Vancouver Island dog is ‘Miss August’ in national fundraiser calendar

Bosley’s by Pet Valu chooses photograph of Indie taken in Nanaimo

  • Dec 12, 2022
Indie, a two-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd cross from Nanaimo, is being featured with 14 other pets from across Canada in Bosley’s by Pet Valu’s 2023 calendar, which raises money to help homeless pets. (Brittni Panter photo)
14 members of Whonnock Roofing and Gutters shovelled walks on Nov. 30 for donations to the family of Savanna Gervais. (Clay Gagnon/Special to The News)

B.C. company shovels driveways to collect donations for 4-year-old cancer victim

Whonnock Roofing collected more than $6,000 for family of Savanna Gervais

14 members of Whonnock Roofing and Gutters shovelled walks on Nov. 30 for donations to the family of Savanna Gervais. (Clay Gagnon/Special to The News)
(Black Press Media Creative)

MacKenzie Scott donates $84.5 million to Girl Scouts

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA…

(Black Press Media Creative)
Vanna White

‘Bingo on steroids’ event to bring Vanna White to Vancouver arena to raise money for 6 B.C. charities

Biggest payouts in B.C. bingo history are promised at the event, Oct. 1-2

Vanna White
Ken Barkman at Save-On-Foods in Garrison Crossing on June 5, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

78-year-old Ken Barkman of Chilliwack riding 3,000 kilometres for BC Children’s Hospital

Grandfather helping son and wife, who have adopted four high-risk babies

Ken Barkman at Save-On-Foods in Garrison Crossing on June 5, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)