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Kayla Brady fundraiser. (Anthony Bucci supplied photo)

North Island communities band together to raise funds for Brady’s recovery

‘The amount of generosity is out of this world on the North Island’

Kayla Brady fundraiser. (Anthony Bucci supplied photo)
Members of the Breast Friends, left, and Angels Abreast teams board their vessels and prepare to race at the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival at Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday, July 8. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Paddlers fast at 20th dragon boat festival in Nanaimo harbour

Cancer research fundraiser was held July 8-9 at Maffeo Sutton Park

Members of the Breast Friends, left, and Angels Abreast teams board their vessels and prepare to race at the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival at Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday, July 8. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Friends and family of six-year-old Haven Fletcher, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, are holding a fundraiser to help pay for expenses. (Submitted photo)

Fundraiser started for 6-year-old Duncan girl with terminal cancer

Goal of fundraiser for Haven Fletcher is $10,000

Friends and family of six-year-old Haven Fletcher, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, are holding a fundraiser to help pay for expenses. (Submitted 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 Nanaimo after fleeing violence and oppression

Reaching Out Assisting Refugees’ Picnic en Blanc fundraiser to be held July 15

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 2022 Shim’s Crit event raised approximately $25,000 for the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cyclists to race in Oak Bay to raise money for spinal cord injury research

The race around Windsor Park is a Praxis Spinal Cord Institute fundraiser

  • Jun 24, 2023
The 2022 Shim’s Crit event raised approximately $25,000 for the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. (Black Press Media file photo)
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)
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

  • May 30, 2023
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)
The annual smile cookie campaign at Tim Hortons saw patrons raise a record-breaking $19.7 million to support more than 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States. (Black Press Media file photo)

Canadian cookie monsters raise $19.7M for charity

Greater Victoria smile cookie campaign benefits Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island

The annual smile cookie campaign at Tim Hortons saw patrons raise a record-breaking $19.7 million to support more than 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States. (Black Press Media file photo)
(104-year-old veteran John Hillman)(05/12/23)(Courtesy of Ella Matte)

‘He’s an inspiration’: 104-year-old Oak Bay veteran finishes fundraising laps

John Hillman has been raising funds annually for Save the Children.

(104-year-old veteran John Hillman)(05/12/23)(Courtesy of Ella Matte)
A large crowd participates in the 12th annual Hike for Hospice. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Hike for Hospice participants honour loved ones and raise money for Victoria Hospice

The 12th annual fundraiser was held Sunday

A large crowd participates in the 12th annual Hike for Hospice. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
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
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.
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)

Greater Victoria deli celebrates Grilled Cheese Day – for a cause

Canada celebrates 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)
Dr. Heather Patterson is hosting a book signing and presentation for her project Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID on April 21 in Sidney. The project saw her photograph intimate moments of hospital care in Calgary during the pandemic, and exploring the mental toll it took on medical professionals. (Photo by Heather Patterson/Courtesy of Goose Lane Editions)

ER doctor bringing story of pandemic hospital care and mental health to Sidney

Dr. Heather Patterson will speak about her photo book Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID

Dr. Heather Patterson is hosting a book signing and presentation for her project Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID on April 21 in Sidney. The project saw her photograph intimate moments of hospital care in Calgary during the pandemic, and exploring the mental toll it took on medical professionals. (Photo by Heather Patterson/Courtesy of Goose Lane Editions)
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)
Gael, an Irish setter from North Saanich, was the overall winner of the Vancouver Island Dogs Calendar Contest last year. Image by Pauliina Saarinen Photography.

Vancouver Island Dogs Calendar Contest underway

Proceeds from contest and calendar sales benefit Operation Freedom Paws Canada Service Dog Program

  • Mar 20, 2023
Gael, an Irish setter from North Saanich, was the overall winner of the Vancouver Island Dogs Calendar Contest last year. Image by Pauliina Saarinen Photography.
Clay Johnson at Stephenson Point on his 191st day of jumping into the ocean to raise awareness for people that struggle with eating disorders. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo teen jumping into the ocean every day for eating disorder awareness

Clay Johnson is nearing his 200th daily dip

Clay Johnson at Stephenson Point on his 191st day of jumping into the ocean to raise awareness for people that struggle with eating disorders. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
The Lightning are the defending champs of the Fuller Lake Men’s Memorial Hockey Tournament. (Photo submitted)

Hockey teams gather in support of men’s mental health

Memorial tournament brings issues to light and stresses togetherness of competition

The Lightning are the defending champs of the Fuller Lake Men’s Memorial Hockey Tournament. (Photo submitted)