Every February Canuck Place Children’s Hospice recognizes and celebrates Recreation Therapy Month! Recreation Therapy is an important part of care for children and families at Canuck Place—with the goal of facilitating everyday experiences that provide connection,...
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Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Mission to Save Lives
Heart disease and stroke can affect anyone, including those we love. That’s why Heart & Stroke continues to work to keep families together, longer. Recently, they have spotlighted a critical issue that can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any age: cardiac arrest....
Keeping Pace to Pay it Forward
Built more like a linebacker — and with a full beard that could easily have him passing as a third sibling of the NFL’s of-the-moment Kelce brothers — Richard Wasylynchuk admits some people are surprised to learn this May will mark his 11th BMO Vancouver Marathon. “I...
Lace Up and Make a Difference: Run for YMCA BC in the BMO Vancouver Marathon!
Hey, runners and supportive friends! The BMO Vancouver Marathon is just around the corner, and if you're wondering, "Am I ready? Can I do this?"—don't worry! As the day of the run gets closer, we're here to inspire you to not only conquer the course, but also to make...
Early Sellouts continue for the BMO Vancouver Marathon
Early Sellouts continue for the BMO Vancouver Marathon The non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN® continues to drive sell-out numbers across its events with the BMO Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon and 8KM reaching capacity limits in new record...
Empowering Transformation: My Journey at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School
For over 50 years, Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (kgms.ca) has empowered K-12 students with learning differences like dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and anxiety in North Vancouver BC. With one of the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in the province, daily 1:1...
Cultivating Hope: The Story of Surrey Food Bank’s Compassionate Journey
In the vibrant community of Surrey, British Columbia, there exists a beacon of hope and compassion known as the Surrey Food Bank. Founded on the principles of addressing hunger and fostering a sense of community, this organization has become an invaluable resource for...
Strides in Mental Health: Join the RUN4HOPE Program to Support CMHA Vancouver-Fraser
Running marathons usually only benefits your own physical health, but running in the BMO Vancouver Marathon can benefit the mental health of people in your community. Thanks to the RUN4HOPE program, runners participating in the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 5, 2024...
Canuck Place is…here for the BMO Vancouver Marathon journey
Canuck Place teen, Charlie-Anne is participating in her fourth BMO Vancouver Marathon! Charlie-Anne has a neuromuscular illness Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 1. While SMA may prevent Charlie-Anne from walking, jumping on a trampoline, eating, and breathing...
Making strides towards better cancer outcomes
Already the world’s biggest health crisis, cancer rates are expected to rise by 35% in B.C. over the next decade. As our population grows and ages, demand for cancer services is also expected to increase by 60%. We’re in a race against time with this disease but —...
Instagram 2023 #BMOVM #RUNVAN
Thanks for sharing your fantastic posts on social media! Here are a few favourites from BMOVM race week! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maguie Quintero (@maguiesonriks) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyle Gieni (@kyle.gieni) View this post...
BMO Vancouver Marathon Celebrates its Largest Race to Date
BMO Vancouver Marathon held its 51st marathon on May 7, 2023. The event broke current event records by featuring over 20,000 registered runners and celebrating its to most finishers in the marathon and half marathon to date. Olympian Dayna Pidhoresky set a new course...