fundraising

Victoria is the number one generous community in Canada according to GoFundMe. (GoFunndMe)

Victoria is named as the capital of donating: GoFundMe

GoFundMe created a list of the top 20 most generous communities

 

Dez Young’s family’s current van doesn’t have a lift or ramp for his wheelchair. (Photo courtesy of Arabella Young)

GoFundMe raises over $30K to buy accessible van for Sidney cancer survivor

Dez Young has lived at Victoria General Hospital for over three years

 

Taryn Stephenson stands outside her vandalized store. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

VIDEO: Man vandalized B.C. business with smoke bombs; fundraiser launched

The goal of the GoFundMe for T’s Once Upon A Tea Leaf is $50,000

 

Barney Ellis-Perry, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation CEO, left, and Ian Anderson, Mid Island Co-op CEO, promote Fuel Good Days at the station on Cranberry Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 19. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Mid Island Co-op members asked to fuel up for health-care cause

Fuel Good Day helps Nanaimo hospital’s high-acuity unit which serves patients north of the Malahat

Barney Ellis-Perry, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation CEO, left, and Ian Anderson, Mid Island Co-op CEO, promote Fuel Good Days at the station on Cranberry Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 19. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Diana is among seniors whose photo will be in a soon-to-be-released pin-up calendar. (Pelays Photography photo)

PHOTOS: B.C. seniors’ pin-up project captures ‘unbelievable’ transformation

Calendar to raise funds for continuation of Surrey Shares storytelling project

Diana is among seniors whose photo will be in a soon-to-be-released pin-up calendar. (Pelays Photography photo)
Big Lake Volunteer Fire Rescue fire chief Joel Bruneski, from left, deputy chief Mark Wilkie, and communications officer Ken Waters hold up some samples of the sauces Wilkie developed to help raise funds for the BLVFR. The department is hosting a barbecue fundraiser event at the Big Lake Fire Hall on July 30, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. to provide samples, engage with the community and sell the sauces as a fundraiser for their department. (Photo submitted)

B.C. deputy fire chief offers saucy solution to fundraising

Big Lake man partners with company to create Firehall Classics Gourmet to help cash-strapped halls

Big Lake Volunteer Fire Rescue fire chief Joel Bruneski, from left, deputy chief Mark Wilkie, and communications officer Ken Waters hold up some samples of the sauces Wilkie developed to help raise funds for the BLVFR. The department is hosting a barbecue fundraiser event at the Big Lake Fire Hall on July 30, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. to provide samples, engage with the community and sell the sauces as a fundraiser for their department. (Photo submitted)
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)
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)
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)
Linda MacMullen, who has been battling myasthenia gravis for more than two decades, poses with her two support dogs, Sierra (left) and Bailey. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Vancouver Island woman with rare autoimmune disease is hoping for more conclusive treatment

Prospect of a new drug to combat myasthenia gravis falls short for Linda MacMullen

Linda MacMullen, who has been battling myasthenia gravis for more than two decades, poses with her two support dogs, Sierra (left) and Bailey. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
A participant takes part in the 2023 Victoria Gutsy Walk Sunday (June 4). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Greater Victoria gets gutsy for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

The 2023 Gutsy Walk has raised over $55K and counting

A participant takes part in the 2023 Victoria Gutsy Walk Sunday (June 4). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
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)
Mitch Buxton on the stationary bike for a long 24-hour haul at Anytime Fitness in Chemainus. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith’s Buxton puts the pedals to the medal for mental health

Fundraiser pushes the limits for 24 hours on a stationary bike

Mitch Buxton on the stationary bike for a long 24-hour haul at Anytime Fitness in Chemainus. (Photo submitted)
Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”
Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”
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)
Vernon couple Nolan and Taylor had three baby girls on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, and a fundraiser has been launched after it was discovered the triplets have medical complications. (GoFundMe photo)

Community jumps in to support Vernon couple with preterm triplets

Family dealing with extensive hospital stay, after emergency surgeries were needed

Vernon couple Nolan and Taylor had three baby girls on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, and a fundraiser has been launched after it was discovered the triplets have medical complications. (GoFundMe photo)
A large group gathers at Market Square in Victoria on the final day of the 2023 Wounded Warrior Run BC on Sunday (March 5). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

10th annual Wounded Warrior Run BC raises an estimated $150K

Wounded Warriors helps Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and first responders

A large group gathers at Market Square in Victoria on the final day of the 2023 Wounded Warrior Run BC on Sunday (March 5). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
A GoFundMe page has been started for the family of late North Island pilot Patrick Lehman. (Patrick Lehman Facebook photo)

GoFundMe started for North Island pilot who passed away in November plane crash

Patrick Lehman was an avid flier and had an unbridled passion for adventure

A GoFundMe page has been started for the family of late North Island pilot Patrick Lehman. (Patrick Lehman Facebook photo)
A GoFundMe page has been started for the family of late North Island pilot Patrick Lehman. (Patrick Lehman Facebook photo)

GoFundMe started for North Island pilot who passed away in November plane crash

Patrick Lehman was an avid flier and had an unbridled passion for adventure

A GoFundMe page has been started for the family of late North Island pilot Patrick Lehman. (Patrick Lehman Facebook photo)
In November 2023, local Royal LePage in the Comox Valley sales representative Val Wright will trek at high altitude in Ecuador to show her support for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Photo supplied

Comox Valley resident hiking to a volcano in Ecuador in support of charity

Val Wright embarking on her way to South America in support of Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

  • Feb 17, 2023
In November 2023, local Royal LePage in the Comox Valley sales representative Val Wright will trek at high altitude in Ecuador to show her support for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Photo supplied