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Closed 19/03/2024
Variety BC

1000km Winter Run Challenge for Northern BC Kids

Winter running challenge where I will commit to running 1000km during the 13 weeks of winter (December 21, 2023 - March 19, 2024) with a goal of raising $5,000 - $10,000 for Northern BC Kids with disabilities.
CA$11,800
raised of CA$10,000 target
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Closed on 19/03/2024
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Story

I am a pediatric occupational therapist who has lived and worked in Prince George over the past 12 years. I have seen first hand the struggles families have to get funding for important medical equipment and services that support their ability to participate in daily life and I want to help.

Winter running challenge where I will commit to running 1000km during the 13 weeks of winter (December 21, 2023 - March 19, 2024) to raise funds for Northern BC Kids with disabilities. This will mean many very snowy and cold runs! I choose to do this in the winter because I know that doing hard things is something children with disabilities and their families do every single day.

While government and extended health funding helps, often families are left trying to find thousands of dollars to pay for equipment and therapy services that are essential to quality of life, participation, and overall health of the child. Variety BC is one funding source that I know helps families with top-up funding for medical equipment. They have ensured me that the funds I raise in this challenge will go directly to children and families in Northern BC! My goal is to fundraise $5000 for Variety BC to make it easier for Northern BC kids to receive assistance with their equipment needs.

About the charity

Variety BC
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Variety BC steps in where health care ends, providing help to BC kids with special needs. For 55+ years, they have ensured that kids have the support to reach their potential by funding: * Adaptive Equipment * Mental Wellness * Private Assessments * Specialized Therapies * Tuition & Tutoring

Donation summary

Total raised
CA$11,800.00
Online donations
CA$11,800.00
Offline donations
CA$0.00
Direct donations
CA$11,800.00
Donations via fundraisers
CA$0.00

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