Charity and Donations

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

 

Tem McCutcheon, left, Stuart Biggs, Meika Johnson, and Genevieve Burdett accept a donation of $3,150 from Island Queers and Allies Who Care on behalf of Lake Park Society’s Camp Kin program in Cumberland. (Submitted photo)

Volunteer group seeks applicants and donors for Vancouver Island LGBTQ causes

Island Queers and Allies Who Care have donated more than $10,000 in their first year

 

Kelly Kurta and her family pose with her mother Gail Stewart, who lived with dementia and is being honoured at this year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Victoria.

Islanders honour people affected by dementia to boost supports

Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in communities across Vancouver Island on Sunday, May 28

  • May 1, 2023

 

Christopher Anderson gets ready for a training session ahead of his cross-Canada rollerblading journey which starts May 1. (Duck Paterson photo)

Vancouver Island man planning to rollerblade across Canada for mental health

Christopher Anderson leaving on May 1, the start of Mental Health Awareness Month

  • Apr 26, 2023
Christopher Anderson gets ready for a training session ahead of his cross-Canada rollerblading journey which starts May 1. (Duck Paterson photo)
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
Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)

$1 million donation will allow Island university to expand prison education program

Donation will allow ‘inside-out program’ to expand educational opportunities across B.C.

Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)
Parksville-Qualicum Elks Club members are helping SOS meet needs this winter. Three representatives from the local chapter #589 dropped off a cheque for $1,000, which will go toward the SOS Winter Emergency Fund. From left, Elks Club finance chair Gus Gleim, SOS executive director Susanna Newton, exalted ruler Gene Wakaruk and treasurer Don Walker. The Elks Club is looking for new members to join their club. For more information, email marlenegene@shaw.ca. (Lissa Alexander photo)

Parksville Elks Club helps SOS by donating to winter emergency fund

Elks Club is always looking for more members devoted to community service

Parksville-Qualicum Elks Club members are helping SOS meet needs this winter. Three representatives from the local chapter #589 dropped off a cheque for $1,000, which will go toward the SOS Winter Emergency Fund. From left, Elks Club finance chair Gus Gleim, SOS executive director Susanna Newton, exalted ruler Gene Wakaruk and treasurer Don Walker. The Elks Club is looking for new members to join their club. For more information, email marlenegene@shaw.ca. (Lissa Alexander photo)
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.
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.
10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied

10-year-old all smiles after $5,600 diamond ring pops out of her Christmas cracker

Visitor from New Zealand wins grand prize in annual Comox Valley fundraiser

10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied
A fire investigator from Port Alberni Fire Department examines the aftermath of a Boxing Day fire at a home on Haslam Lane, Dec. 27, 2022. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Four people escape Boxing Day house fire in Port Alberni

Son starts fundraiser for mother, who lost everything in early-morning blaze

A fire investigator from Port Alberni Fire Department examines the aftermath of a Boxing Day fire at a home on Haslam Lane, Dec. 27, 2022. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
Charlotte Crowley of Yoga on the Beach, right, presents Qualicum First Nations chief Michael Recalma and wife Sharon a giant cheque of $3070, which will be donated to the Kidney Foundation, BC & Yukon Branch. (Submitted photo)

Yoga on the Beach donates $3,070 to BC Kidney Foundation

Cheque presented to Qualicum First Nation Chief Recalma

Charlotte Crowley of Yoga on the Beach, right, presents Qualicum First Nations chief Michael Recalma and wife Sharon a giant cheque of $3070, which will be donated to the Kidney Foundation, BC & Yukon Branch. (Submitted photo)
Sally Mckee of North Island Wildlife Rescue Association receives a donation worth $3,000 from Parksville Bottle Depot manager Richard Crowley. (Michael Briones photo)

Parksville Bottle Depot donates funds to North Island Wildlife Rescue Association

$3,000 cheque presented to NIWRA

Sally Mckee of North Island Wildlife Rescue Association receives a donation worth $3,000 from Parksville Bottle Depot manager Richard Crowley. (Michael Briones photo)
Members of the Oceanside RCMP detachment collected hampers that will be donated to 10 single-parent families in Parksville Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)

Oceanside RCMP to deliver special hampers for 10 PQB families

Variety of personnel, volunteers work together on annual holiday campaign

Members of the Oceanside RCMP detachment collected hampers that will be donated to 10 single-parent families in Parksville Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
The Ocean Idlers Car Club donated $1,500 to ASAR’s fundraising campaign. From left: Graham Marsh, director, Norm Patchett, director, Ken Neden, ASAR search manager, Harry Miller, Ocean Idlers Car Club president. (Submitted photo)

ASAR fundraising campaign receives $1,500 donation from Ocean Idlers Car Club

Campaign aims to replace one initial response vehicle

The Ocean Idlers Car Club donated $1,500 to ASAR’s fundraising campaign. From left: Graham Marsh, director, Norm Patchett, director, Ken Neden, ASAR search manager, Harry Miller, Ocean Idlers Car Club president. (Submitted photo)
The SOS Toy Shop welcomes parents, caregivers, grandparents and great-grandparents who need help getting gifts for their young family members. The gifts are donated by the community. (Submitted photo)

PQB resident deals with challenges of facing Christmas at age 86 with one income

Access to SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program provides relief

The SOS Toy Shop welcomes parents, caregivers, grandparents and great-grandparents who need help getting gifts for their young family members. The gifts are donated by the community. (Submitted photo)
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)