When Karen, a single mom, was exploring healthy, safe, fun summer activities for her 10-year-old daughter Faith, she heard about YMCA camps. Her daughter had never been away from home for an extended period, so she wanted to find something for her during the day.She...
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer shortly after her last BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2019, Gillian Roberts is returning this year with a renewed purpose as a charity runner for the BC Cancer Foundation.At 33 years old, Gillian Roberts has been through three ovarian...
What if you only had one more hand-made craft from your child? What if last night’s bedtime snuggle was the last one? When you have fewer days than you planned for, it’s the moments with loved ones that matter most. For some families at Canuck Place, time is even...
The thrill of the BMO Vancouver Marathon goes beyond the finish line—it’s about the journey, the community, and the causes we champion along the way. As you lace up your running shoes for this incredible event, we invite you to take your impact even further by...
At Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (KGMS), we know that education has the power to transform lives. For over 50 years, we’ve provided an inclusive and supportive environment for K-12 students with learning differences like autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety. At KGMS,...
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health,...
Heart disease, stroke and related conditions take one life every five minutes in Canada. An estimated 3.5 million more are living with the effects of these diseases, and 9 in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor. Additionally, Canada’s population is aging, and...
I’ll admit, running a marathon was not something that was on my radar a couple years ago. Yet here I am, gearing up for another race, driven by a purpose that’s bigger than myself. Last year when I laced up my running shoes to support the Canadian Mental Health...
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice holiday fundraiser, Light a Life is running from now until December 31, 2024. Learn more about the impact your donation can make on children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. Tristan Rempel’s bright light...
Cancer rates are expected to rise by 35% in B.C. over the next decade. As our population grows and ages, and people living longer with treatment, demand for cancer services is also expected to increase by 60%. We’re in a race against time with this disease, but with...
Thanks for sharing your fantastic posts on social media! Here are a few favourites from BMOVM race week!
VANCOUVER, BC — May 5, 2024 — The BMO Vancouver Marathon once again showcased the endurance, determination, and spirit of runners from around the world as over 23,000 participants gathered today for the annual event. From seasoned athletes to first-time marathoners,...
