Charity and Donations

Photo gallery shows 2024 B.C. Wildlife Federation Conservation Lottery prizes.

‘Fishty Fifty’ draw, other prizes in B.C. Wildlife Federation’s 2024 Conservation Lottery

Surrey-based BCWF aims to sell 435,000 lottery and 50/50 tickets this spring and summer

 

Outdoor Recreation Council of BC website (Northern BC Tourism, Marty Clemens)

B.C. communities can now apply for fund that creates outdoor experiences

The application period is March 28-April 30

 

Variety Show of Hearts Telethon 2024: Barbara Short (9) of Delta, B.C. (Submitted photo)

Seth Rogan, Joe Jonas, Barenaked Ladies to appear at Show of Hearts telethon

The 58th annual event for the B.C. children’s charity is Sunday, Feb. 25, on Global BC

 

A gingerbread barn was created in a West Vancouver mall as part of a campaign by BC Dairy to raise money for BC Children's Hospital. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Dairy farmers matching donations to BC Children’s for Christmas

Gingerbread barn display and video drumming up excitement for giving campaign

A gingerbread barn was created in a West Vancouver mall as part of a campaign by BC Dairy to raise money for BC Children's Hospital. (Submitted)
Michelle and Brent presented with a cheque for $2,000 from Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Whonnock. (Amparo International/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge couple building a school in Nicaragua

Ellingsons working in one of Latin America’s poorest companies

Michelle and Brent presented with a cheque for $2,000 from Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Whonnock. (Amparo International/Special to The News)
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

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)
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
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
(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

(Mamas for Mamas/Submitted)
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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

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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)