BC Fundraiser

• Fundraiser walk for stroke survivors held in West Vancouver

  The event raises funds for the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre, which offers services to stroke survivors after they make their way through the health-care system.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2024
  
• Fundraiser started for B.C. cyclist who contracted flesh-eating disease

  Ryan Busto, 41, is in critical condition and a medically induced coma after contracting Necrotizing Fasciitis from a “saddle sore” during a cycling trip in California.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2024
  
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• ‘Need is even greater’: Fundraising events being held in B.C. for Ukraine

  Two events are being held in B.C. to raise funds for Ukraine near the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2024
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• Vancouver firefighter loses leg to flesh-eating infection while on vacation

  An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in hospital after contracting a flesh-eating disease that forced the amputation of part of his leg.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2024
• B.C. girl raises $500 for tokens to feed those in need in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Keanna Lai said it's important for her to give back to the community and to provide support for many who are experiencing homelessness.

  Perspectives

  Jan 3, 2024
• North Shore fundraiser ‘Plunge for Purpose’ works to support families in need

  Dozens of brave souls in Vancouver participated in the Plunge for Purpose Saturday, raising funds for families in need in partnership with the Harvest Project.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2023
• Paralyzed B.C. man has hopes in stem cell treatment for recovery journey

  On July 21, 2021, Cameron Thompson was swimming at Puntledge River in Courtenay, B.C., on Vancouver Island. He dove into the water head first and ended up severing his spinal cord.

  Health

  Dec 17, 2023
• Fundraiser for triple-fatal crash on Sea-to-Sky Highway raises $79K

  The crash happened just south of Whistler on the Sea-to-Sky Highway on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 26. Police said the vehicle drove off the highway and hit a tree.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2023
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• Drum Run Tour hits final leg in Vancouver, raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital

  A B.C. activist is running more than 1,500 kilometres, raising money for the BC Children's Hospital.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2023
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• $27K raised for scholarship in memory of Burnaby firefighter, NHLer after sudden death

  The Richmond Sockeyes honoured Ray Sawada in a jersey retirement ceremony, Thursday night.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023