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The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

‘Not an easy ride’: Mounties turn the pedals on 10 day Okanagan excursion

The 22nd annual Cops for Kids ride started Sept. 8 in Kelowna

 

Sachin Latti stands looking out over the Columbia River ahead of his run across British Columbia. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

VIDEO: Sachin Latti departs from Revelstoke on his ‘Run to Remember’ to Victoria

Latti will leave Revelstoke on Saturday morning (Aug. 5)

 

The Sweat To Support Survivors Challenge is raising funds to boost the Battered Women’s Support Service’s programs for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. The service’s logo portrays three women, symbolizing the stark reality that one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence, predominantly perpetrated by an intimate partner. (BWSS/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Sweaty challenge raises funds for survivors of gender-based violence in B.C.

The Battered Women’s Support Shelter is hosting the “Sweat to Support Survivors” Challenge

 

Participating Dairy Queen Q locations in South Surrey and White Rock will be donating the net proceeds of Blizzard treats to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation on Aug.10 this year. (Dairy Queen/contributed photo)

Dairy Queen locations hold 21st Miracle Treat Day Aug. 10

Proceeds raised from sweet treats support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Participating Dairy Queen Q locations in South Surrey and White Rock will be donating the net proceeds of Blizzard treats to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation on Aug.10 this year. (Dairy Queen/contributed photo)
Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)

West Kelowna, Nanaimo BCHL alumni needs help after death of parents

The parents of former Warrior, Clipper Skyler Cameron died within weeks of each other

Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)
The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is fundraising for a new neonatal intensive care unit at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook (Google maps photo)

EKFH Warm Embrace campaign will fund regional neonatal intensive care centre

$3.4 million centre would provide premature infants with more localized care

The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is fundraising for a new neonatal intensive care unit at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook (Google maps photo)
Paul Canary Kanyamu marches with Reaching ‘Out’ for LGBTQ and Allies of Brechin United Church, during Nanaimo’s Pride Parade on June 11. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

LGBTQ refugees feel at home in B.C. after fleeing violence and oppression

Ugandan couple grateful for the welcome they’ve received on Vancouver Island

Paul Canary Kanyamu marches with Reaching ‘Out’ for LGBTQ and Allies of Brechin United Church, during Nanaimo’s Pride Parade on June 11. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
The Funk family of Abbotsford is looking to the community for help saving their son’s life. (Aleks Sharpe Photography)

B.C. boy, 7, needs bone marrow match to save life

Young Abbotsford boy already showing damaging lesions on brain from genetic disease

The Funk family of Abbotsford is looking to the community for help saving their son’s life. (Aleks Sharpe Photography)
There was something for everyone at the fashion show fundraiser. This outfit showcases styles that can be found at Avalon Gardens. (Audrey Gunn/June 24, 2023)

Fashion show raises funds for Boundary Women’s Resource Centre

The event featured styles from several local businesses.

There was something for everyone at the fashion show fundraiser. This outfit showcases styles that can be found at Avalon Gardens. (Audrey Gunn/June 24, 2023)
Raffle tickets for the annual toy run fundraiser are now on sale at supporting businesses. The prize this year is a 2023 Harley-Davidson Lowrider S. This week the motorcycle made the rounds in Trail (via trailer) to Wolf’s Den Tattoo, Bella Tireland, and the Tunnel Pub in Warfield. Photo: WK Toy Run/Facebook

West Kootenay poker run this weekend

This is the 22nd annual Food Bank Poker Run sponsored by the West Kootenay Toy Run Association

Raffle tickets for the annual toy run fundraiser are now on sale at supporting businesses. The prize this year is a 2023 Harley-Davidson Lowrider S. This week the motorcycle made the rounds in Trail (via trailer) to Wolf’s Den Tattoo, Bella Tireland, and the Tunnel Pub in Warfield. Photo: WK Toy Run/Facebook
Last year, Hope Air was able to facilitate 10,251 travel arrangements for Canadians in medical need. (Hope Air/Special to The News)

Give Hope Wings fundraiser cleared for takeoff at B.C. regional airports

Western leg of Hope Air fundraising campaign starts at Pitt Meadows airport on June 10

Last year, Hope Air was able to facilitate 10,251 travel arrangements for Canadians in medical need. (Hope Air/Special to The News)
The West Kootenay community is welcome to show support of Aladina Sheets and the Move to Cure ALS Project of Hope and participate in the event at Gyro Park in Trail at 11 a.m. on Sunday (June 4). Photo: Submitted

Join family in West Kootenay Move to Cure ALS event

Fundraiser Sunday, June 4, at Gyro Park in East Trail

The West Kootenay community is welcome to show support of Aladina Sheets and the Move to Cure ALS Project of Hope and participate in the event at Gyro Park in Trail at 11 a.m. on Sunday (June 4). Photo: Submitted
Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)

Kelowna mother of 6 breaks neck on beach rope swing; fundraiser launched

Ben Stanford is fundraising to help care for his wife

Rachel Stanford is recovering from a broken neck after using the rope swing at Gyro Beach in Kelowna. (Contributed/Ben Stanford)
The pink car sits on its familiar perch on the old Pick-A-Part and new Southern Irrigation property, welcoming eastbound travellers on Highway 1. The iconic landmark is the focus of the ‘Save the Car’ campaign, raising money to build a new facility for the Chilliwack Salvation Army.

Chilliwack’s famous pink car needs help to avoid being crushed

Southern Irrigation’s ‘Save the Car’ campaign is raising money for the Chilliwack Salvation Army

The pink car sits on its familiar perch on the old Pick-A-Part and new Southern Irrigation property, welcoming eastbound travellers on Highway 1. The iconic landmark is the focus of the ‘Save the Car’ campaign, raising money to build a new facility for the Chilliwack Salvation Army.
Jake Suttling has undergone 11 surgeries so far on his lower body, as a team of trauma surgeons have been working hard to save his legs. (GoFundMe photo)

‘Working to save his legs’: Vernon man in need of support after motorcycle crash

On Mother’s Day, Jake Suttling was struck on his bike by a pick up truck on Hwy 6

Jake Suttling has undergone 11 surgeries so far on his lower body, as a team of trauma surgeons have been working hard to save his legs. (GoFundMe photo)
(104-year-old veteran John Hillman)(05/12/23)(Courtesy of Ella Matte)

‘He’s an inspiration’: 104-year-old B.C. veteran marching for Save the Children

John Hillman has been raising funds annually by walking a lap for every year of his life

(104-year-old veteran John Hillman)(05/12/23)(Courtesy of Ella Matte)
Charelli’s Cheese Shop, Delicatessen, and Catering in Oak Bay offers grilled cheese sandwiches by donation on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12) in support of the ALS Society of BC. (Black Press Media file photo)

Say cheese: Canada’s 2nd favourite sandwich gets its own day April 12

Canadians urged to enjoy some gooey good grilled cheese April 12

Charelli’s Cheese Shop, Delicatessen, and Catering in Oak Bay offers grilled cheese sandwiches by donation on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12) in support of the ALS Society of BC. (Black Press Media file photo)
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Doreen Koch, 92, of Lumby, who has spent over $100,000 in legal fees fighting for the right to own her property after her son signed a contract to sell the property before dying of liver failure in 2020. (GoFundMe photo)

B.C. senior in legal battle over property

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Doreen Koch, 92, to help her pay her lawyer bills

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Doreen Koch, 92, of Lumby, who has spent over $100,000 in legal fees fighting for the right to own her property after her son signed a contract to sell the property before dying of liver failure in 2020. (GoFundMe photo)
Chilliwack burn survivor Keira McKenzie, 15, seen with mom Terresa, is the 2023 ‘champion’ for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. She is encouraging people to buy tickets to the Choice Lottery to raise money for the hospital – a place she’s visited countless times. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. burn survivor, 15, shares story in hopes people will support BC Children’s Hospital fundraiser

Keira McKenzie was 9 when she was burned, now she’s ‘spokeskid’ for BC Children’s Hospital lottery

Chilliwack burn survivor Keira McKenzie, 15, seen with mom Terresa, is the 2023 ‘champion’ for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. She is encouraging people to buy tickets to the Choice Lottery to raise money for the hospital – a place she’s visited countless times. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Anouschka Riverin and Team Just Beat says the 2022 Tour de Cure “was so much fun we immediately signed up for the 2023 edition.” (Contributed)

Team ‘Just Beat It’ cycling for a cure

Anoushka Riverin and Team Just Beat It will ride in 2023 Tour de Cure to raise funds to fight cancer

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Anouschka Riverin and Team Just Beat says the 2022 Tour de Cure “was so much fun we immediately signed up for the 2023 edition.” (Contributed)