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...
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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...
Promoting Mental Wellness: How Canadian Mental Health Association, Vancouver-Fraser Supportive Programs
Mental wellness is crucial for overall health and well-being. Whether someone is coping with a mental illness, supporting a loved one, or striving to enhance their own wellness, Canadian Mental Health Association, Vancouver-Fraser assists in developing mental health...
Team KGMS fundraising to help school change lives
The BMO RUN4HOPE is fast approaching and we are so grateful for all the amazing people committing their valuable time and resources to run and raise funds as part of Team KGMS At Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School we hear the same message from both our current families...
More than a mile in her shoes
The day that Devi Ralla’s oncologist told her she couldn’t run anymore it almost broke her. With 13 full and 26 half marathons, and 10 years as a training leader under her belt, running was more than a healthy pastime for the Richmond secondary education assistant, it...