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...
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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...
Join Heart & Stroke runners
One in four deaths are caused by heart disease and stroke in British Columbia. In fact, these conditions are the second leading cause of death within the province. But there is hope – by working together to raise awareness and crucial funds, we can ensure better...
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School join RUN4HOPE program to raise funds
At Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (KGMS) we tailor the education experience to meet the diverse educational needs of neurodiverse learners. Education is not, nor should ever be, a one size fits all proposition. Our students are talented, capable and engaged. They...
Racing 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. And 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...
RUN4HOPE helps make a difference for CMHA
The pandemic has taken an emotional toll on us with emotions running high. Canadian Mental Health Association’s research with UBC found that 40 percent of Canadian children, youth, adults, and seniors are experiencing declining mental health since the pandemic...
Charity Partners and Fundraisers
Runners this year helped raised nearly $400,000 for charity and over the years helped raised over $16 million combined. Here are some of them! Thank you and congrats to all runners!Mahdiyar B - BC Cancer FoundationBecca J - BC Schizophrenia Society Renato Z - BC...
Podium 2022
Top Marathon finishers 2022 Male 1. Chris Balestrini, 2:23:56 (CAN) 2. Alex Gladley, 2:25:16 (CAN) 3. Kip Kangogo, 2:25:30 (KEN) Top Marathon finishers 2022 Female 1. Dayna Pidhoresky, 2:34:30 (CAN) 2. Lanni Marchant, 2:36:42 (CAN) 3. Rachel Hannah, 2:43:30 (CAN) Top...
Instagram 2022 #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 Justin Kent (@jkent_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skye (@skye_schutte) View this post on Instagram A...
New Event Record Holder
BMO Vancouver Marathon 50th Anniversary Day featured over 18,500 registered runners, a new event record. Dayna Pidhoresky, who previously won Half Marathon in 2019, sets a new course record for the BMO Vancouver Marathon in 2:34:30, breaking the old course record of...
50th Anniversary, New Event Records
BMO VANCOUVER MARATHON WELCOMES BACK RECORD NUMBERS, OVER 18,500 First large post-pandemic Marathon in Canada Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Vancouver’s only Marathon event, non-profit event organizers RUNVAN® are incredibly happy to announce a new record number...