GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Official Charities
The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is proud to be a continuing supporter of local charities. We have two levels in our charity program. The four Official Charities are KidSport Greater Victoria, Raise A Reader, GoodLife Kids and the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group.
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KidSport™ So ALL Kids Can Play! Register to run for KidSport and you could win 2 nights for 2 at fabulous Four Seasons Whistler Resort and Spa or tech running shirts. KidSport is a not for profit charitable organization that raises funds to pay for sports registration fees for children from financially disadvantaged families. Sport and physical activities provide opportunities for kids to learn teamwork, fair play, dedication and commitment. Kids learn how to set goals and work to achieve them, all while having fun as they acquire important lifelong social and fundamental movement skills. Kids increase their sense of self-confidence and live happier, healthier lifestyles now and later on in life. To date we have helped over 4200 Victoria and area kids get on the playing field. Whether you walk or run for KidSport, everybody wins! To register please go to: https://bos.etapestry.com/fundraiser/KidSportCanada/victoria2012/ For more information on KidSport please visit our website at: www.kidsportvictoria.ca |
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The Times Colonist Raise a Reader program is a year-round initiative that raises funds for family literacy programs on Vancouver Island. Our commitment is to support programs that work to educate Canadians about literacy issues and how improved literacy levels have a positive impact on our country’s economic and social well being. 100% of the money collected stays on Vancouver Island and funds are distributed to local literacy programs. Over 140 schools and organizations received funding last year with money raised from each of our Raise a Reader campaigns, including our Annual Book Drive and Sale, enabling them to purchase books and other valuable learning tools. This year’s Book Drop is taking place on April 28 and 29, with the Sale taking place on May 12 and 13 --- both at the Victoria Curling Club on Quadra Street in Victoria. For more information or to make a donation ...
Contact: Shannon Kowalko |
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GoodLife Kids Foundation envisions a Canada where ALL KIDS have the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life. It’s not just about inspiration for change – it’s about effecting real change in the lives of thousands of Canadian kids every year. GoodLife Kids Foundation has granted over half a million dollars to organizations across Canada providing opportunities for kids to add physical activity to their daily lives. To date over 160,000 children have been introduced to a new path of healthy and active living. You too can make an impact and inspire more kids to get active. VISIT www.goodlifekids.com to find out how YOU can help. Charitable #89126 2628 RR0001
Contact: Lisa Burrows, Executive Director |
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Today one in every 90 children in Canada is diagnosed with autism. Autistic children often exist in a world of isolation, unable to relate to the people around them or enjoy the routines we all take for granted for our children-going to school, playing with friends, telling their parents they love them. But there is hope! The Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group, under the direction of Dr. Derrick MacFabe was founded in 2003 with funding provided by David Patchell-Evans. Now that commitment has grown to a personal donation of over $4 million. The team continues to unfold important new findings that are receiving global attention. Recognized by the Canadian Medical Association in 2007 with its Medal of Honour, David Patchell-Evans and Dr. MacFabe continue to build collaborations between scientists and concerned citizens around the world. For more information, please visit:
Contact: Lisa Tichenoff (Research and Administrative Manager) |
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2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program
2012 is going to be an incredible year for the Charity Pledge Program and the 20 charities that we have partnered with. The list is getting longer each year which gives all of the participants and volunteers a greater choice of charities to support by making a direct donation to their charity of choice or joining a charity team and raising pledges.
- BC Cancer Foundation
- BC Schizophrenia Society
- Canadian Diabetes Association - Team Diabetes
- Canadian Mental Health Association, Victoria Branch
- CFAX Santas Anonymous
- Choices Adoption
- HepCBC Hepatitis C Education & Prevention Society
- KidSport Greater Victoria
- Lifetime Networks
- Mount St Mary Foundation
- MS Society of Canada
- NEED2 Suicide Prevention and Support
- Pacific Centre Family Services Association
- Recreation Integration Victoria
- The Arthritis Society
- The OCTA Collective Society/artsREACH
- Threshold Housing Society
- USC Canada (Run for Biodiversity)
- Victoria Brain Injury Society
- Victoria Women's Transition House
The goal this year is to help raise a half a million dollars and we need your help to meet and beat this magic number.
Please contact me (Cathy Noel) directly if you have questions about the program or would like some advice on which charity to choose.
If you represent a charity and would like to join the CPP, the selection criteria and application will be on the website in November, 2012 with a deadline of November 30, 2012 for submissions.
In 2005, the Charity Pledge Program was launched with 5 charities and in 2011 we had 22 charities participating. The charities did a fantastic job of recruiting individuals to raise pledges on their behalf and we also have to thank all of the participants that made a difference by donating through - the DONATE NOW button option.
Good luck in your training and your fundraising! Make your next challenge count!
Sincerely,
Cathy Noel
General Manager, GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
Email: cathy@runvictoriamarathon.com
Phone: 250-658-4520
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Contact: Debbie Walsh, Development Officer, Special Events Phone: 250-519-5552 Email: debbie.walsh@bccancer.bc.ca Web: http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/2012goodlifemarathon Team Name: BC Cancer Foundation Team |
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The BC Cancer Foundation is the bridge that connects philanthropic support and research breakthroughs in cancer knowledge. As the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest charitable funder of cancer research in this province, we raise funds exclusively for the BC Cancer Agency that enable donors to make contributions to leading-edge research that has a direct impact on improvements to cancer care for patients in British Columbia. Support cancer research right here on Vancouver Island by registering to fundraise here. Register or Donate Today! |
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| BRITISH COLUMBIA SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY, VICTORIA BRANCH | |
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Contact: Hazel Meredith, Executive Director Phone: 250-384-4225 or 250-884-8898 Email: admin.bcss@shaw.ca or execdir.bcss@shaw.ca Web: www.bcssvictoria.ca Team Name: Champions 4 Hope |
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| CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION — TEAM DIABETES | |
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Contact: Penny Murray Phone: 250-382-5454 ext. 222. Email: penny.murray@diabetes.ca Web: www.teamdiabetes.ca Team Name: Team Diabetes |
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Team Diabetes has raised over $32 million for the Canadian Diabetes Association to support research, education, advocacy and programs like camps for children with Type 1 Diabetes. Sign up, raise funds and help us make a difference in the lives of the 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes! |
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| C-FAX SANTAS ANONYMOUS | |
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Contact: Christine Hewitt, Administrator Phone: 250-920-4644 Email: santas@cfax1070.com Web: www.cfax1070.com Team Name: C-FAX Santas Anonymous |
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"Helping children and families in need… no matter what the need." The C-FAX Santas Anonymous Society is now celebrating 35 years of helping children in Greater Victoria. It is Victoria's longest running children's charity. C-FAX Santas Anonymous makes Christmas special for over 1070 families each year and endeavours to make the Christmas "spirit of giving" continue throughout the year by making special grants available to projects dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in need. Join us today! Run, walk, volunteer, cheer and raise funds for children in need in our community! For more information visit: www.cfaxsantas.com Register or Donate Today! |
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| CHOICES ADOPTION AND COUNSELLING | |
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Contact: Kathy Khouri Phone: 1-888-479-9811 or 250-479-9811 Email: choices@choicesadoption.ca Web: www.choicesadoption.ca Team Name: CHOICES CHAMPIONS |
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CHOICES Adoption and Counselling is pleased to partner with the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon to celebrate adoption, health and community! Join us this year and run to support creating families through adoption! A child needs a family to hold their hand and their heart! Register or Donate Today! |
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| HEPCBC HEPATITIS C EDUCATION & PREVENTION SOCIETY | |
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Contact: Cheryl Reitz Phone: 250-595-3892 Email: marathon.hepcbc@gmail.com Web: www.hepcbc.ca Team Name: HepCBC Liver Warriors |
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Everyone benefits from exercise, but especially those with serious chronic diseases such as hepatitis C! Do you need something to inspire you? Come help the HepCBC Liver Warriors! HepCBC, a registered charity made up of hepatitis-C positive people and their caregivers, has provided hepatitis C education, support and prevention since 1996. We’re looking for people to walk or run with us, to help us raise funds, and to volunteer at the race. We hope to publicize the benefits of exercise for those with liver disease, to fight stigma against those with hepatitis C, and to raise money to continue our vital programs. Register or Donate Today! |
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| KIDSPORT GREATER VICTORIA | |
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Contact: Patti Hunter Phone: 250-380-1518 Email: phunter@kidsportvictoria.ca Web: www.kidsportvictoria.ca Team Name: Team KidSport |
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Register to run for KidSport and you could win 2 nights for 2 at fabulous Four Seasons Whistler Resort. KidSport raises funds to pay for sports registration fees for children from financially disadvantaged families. Sports activities provide opportunities for kids to learn teamwork, fair play, dedication and commitment. Whether you walk or run for KidSport, everybody wins! |
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| LIFETIME NETWORKS | |
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Contact: Carlene Thompson, Director of Resource Development Phone: 250-477-4112 Email: carlene@lnv.ca Web: www.lifetimenetworks.org Team Name: Lifetime Networks Cruisers |
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Lifetime Networks – Lasting friendship and support for people with disabilities. Drew loves his independent life! His circle of lasting friendship and support makes this possible. Friends save him from isolation, enrich his life with new experiences, increase his confidence and validate him as a giving, kind and caring person. For his parents, Lifetime Networks provides immeasurable relief and peace of mind when contemplating Drew’s future without them. Lifetime Networks needs the participation of the community to raise the vital funds necessary to make Networks like Drew’s truly last a lifetime. Drew is walking for his future. Walk or run beside him. Register or Donate Today! |
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| MOUNT ST. MARY FOUNDATION | |
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Contact: Julie Sanders Phone: 250.507.8345 or 250.480.3138 Email: events@msmfoundation.ca Web: www.msmfoundation.ca Team Name: Mount St. Marythoners |
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You can make strides for quality health care. You can enrich the lives of 200 residents at Mount St. Mary Hospital who live with complex medical conditions. Together we aim to raise $60,000 to renovate resident rooms for better hospital care. Your gift will help residents move freely, live safely, and receive the very best in hospital care. Get involved! Give the gift of comfort! Walk, run and pledge with the Mount St. Marythoners and receive a team shirt, incentive prizes, and team events. Register or Donate Today! |
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| MS SOCIETY OF CANADA | |
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Contact: Tracey Gibson Phone: 250-388-6496 ext 237 Email: tracey.gibson@mssociety.ca Web: www.mssociety.ca Team Name: End MS Runners |
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End MS Runners - You lace up your shoes, open the door and step outside and start to run. Your legs move freely, you have good vision, your balance is stable and you run because you can! This year run for the people living with MS and give them hope that they too will run along beside you. Register or Donate Today! |
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| NEED2 SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION & SUPPORT | |
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Contact: Dallas Atkins Phone: 250-386-6328 Email: admin@need2.ca Web: www.need2.ca Team Name: NEED2 Prevent Suicide |
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This is NEED2's second year being involved with the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. Last year our amazing team of runners helped to raise over $6,000 for NEED2. Please join us this year to help us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000. All funds raised will directly support our Suicide Education and Awareness programs which includes prevention workshops in middle and high schools all across Greater Victoria, and online support for youth at www.youthspace.ca Get involved! Help us to break the silence and end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Register or Donate Today! |
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| PACIFIC CENTRE FAMILY SERVICES ASSOCIATION | |
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Contact: Mitzi Dean, Executive Phone: 250-478-8357 Email: mdean@pcfsa.org Web: http://www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org/ Team Name: PCFSA Running for Westshore |
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Supporting youth and families is our core! The funds raised will help us respond to youth who need help but don’t know who to turn to. With the support from the marathon we will respond to hundreds of inquiries from youth through face to face and email counselling, and will develop our services with the input of youth, such as running groups and exploring video counselling. Get involved! Give the gift of help for youth. Help us promote healthy lifestyles! Walk, run and pledge with Pacific Centre Family Services – you can make a real difference. Register or Donate Today! |
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| RECREATION INTEGRATION VICTORIA | |
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Contact: Doug Nutting, Executive Director Phone: 250-477-6314 ext. 11 Email: dnutting@rivonline.org Web: www.rivonline.org Team Name: Equalizers |
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Recreation Integration Victoria is committed to a community where all people have equal opportunities to participate. We are recruiting participant's that will help us raise $10,000 to support our: Inclusion Service for Children and Youth, ensuring children and youth with disabilities have opportunities to attend generic community-based programs and services; and our Volunteer Services. Visit our website for more information. Join us! Make a pledge and improve someone’s quality of life! Together, we’ll make a difference. Register or Donate Today! |
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| THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY - JOINTS IN MOTION | |
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Contact: Trish Duncan, Joints In Motion, Fund Development Coordinator – BC-Yukon Email: tduncan@bc.arthritis.ca Web: www.jointsinmotion.ca Team Name: Joints In Motion – The Arthritis Society |
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The Arthritis Society is Canada's principal health charity empowering the more than four million Canadians with arthritis to live their lives to the fullest by combating the daily limitations of arthritis. The Joints in Motion program raises funds for arthritis, a disease that affects over 4 million Canadians. To date, Joints in Motions participants have raised more than $29 million in support of The Arthritis Society. In exchange for raising funds for our organization, participants are given a personalized training plan and are fully supported as they train and fundraise for their designated event. |
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| THE OCTA COLLECTIVE SOCIETY/artsREACH | |
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Contact: Janai Scigliano Phone: 250-477-2974 Email: janai@octacollective.com Web: http://www.octacollective.com/, and http://www.artsreach.ca/ Team Name: Flying Colours Register with artsREACH for the Victoria Marathon and help ensure that local children have the opportunity to develop life skills through arts experiences! Since 2005, artsREACH has delivered over 800 visual and theatre arts workshops to more than 13,600 children in Capital Region public elementary schools with a high percentage of children from low-income families. Whether you walk or run for artsREACH, you are helping children to develop communication, personal management and teamwork skills through their participation in an arts experience! Register or Donate Today! |
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| THRESHOLD HOUSING SOCIETY | |
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Contact: Kyra Henry or Mark Muldoon Phone: 250-383-8830 Email: info@thresholdhousing.ca Web: www.thresholdhousing.ca Team Name: "Running Home" for Youth |
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Threshold Housing Society provides a transitional housing experience for at-risk youth of being homeless. The Society provides a stable environment for youth to move ahead in school or work despite having experienced abuse, neglect and other challenges. Our houses have live-in supervisors and a weekly life skills course to assist them in their journey toward self-sufficiency and independence. Donate: 50% of funds raised will go to support the "Life Skills" program ♦ 50% of funds raised Buys Bedding and Beds. Participate: Walk, run and raise pledges! Join the "Running Home Team" and receive a team shirt! Support: Together we can raise $10,000.00 and help make a positive change in the life of a youth! Register or Donate Today! |
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| USC CANADA (RUN FOR BIODIVERSITY) | |
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Contact: David Rain, Run for Biodiversity Coordinator Phone: 1-800-5656-USC, ext 231 Email: r4b@usc-canada.org Web: http://usc-canada.org/run-for-biodiversity/victoria/ Team Name: Team R4B |
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Let's celebrate World Food Day (October 16) by Running for Biodiversity in Victoria! You can support USC Canada's innovative work with seed-saving farmers in remote regions of Honduras. We're helping farmers grow more food for their families, in ways that are kind to the environment and nurture biodiversity. Target fundraising goal: $5,000. Register or Donate Today! |
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| VICTORIA BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY | |
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Contact: Nicole Nelson Phone: 250-598-9339 Email: nicole@vbis.ca Web: www.vbis.ca Team Name: Team VBIS |
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Brain injuries are the #1 killer and disabler of people under 44! We help 500+ survivors each year with group support, counselling and advocacy. With the spotlight on individuals like Sidney Crosby, awareness about the serious impacts of brain injury is increasing. For the first time ever, we have a waitlist. Join TEAM VBIS as we walk and run to improve our brain health and raise funds to cut down our waitlists! Register or Donate Today! |
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| VICTORIA WOMEN’S TRANSITION HOUSE SOCIETY | |
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Contact: Elissa Bergman, Development Manager Phone: 250-592-2927, ext 210 Email: elissab@vwth.bc.ca Web: www.transitionhouse.net Team Name: MISSION: Transition |
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Vision: A community free of relationship violence and abuse. Victoria Women’s Transition House provides a safe place for women and children journeying towards a life free of violence and abuse. We have 10 programs which include: Stopping the Violence Counselling Program for Women, Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program, Emergency Shelter, 24-Hr Crisis Line, Older Women’s Outreach/ Safe Home Program, Community Education, Spousal Assault Victim Support Program, Regional Domestic Violence Unit, Harrison Place and Volunteer Program. We invite you to be part of the community support in action by joining our team to run or walk in one of the events: kids run, 8K, half, or full marathon. Please contact Elissa Bergman at elissab@vwth.bc.ca or (250) 592-2927 ext. 210. Register or Donate Today! |
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MEDIA RELEASES
Jan 31, 2012 - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon announces 20 Charities to participate in the 2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program (Victoria, BC). Twenty charities will be participating in the 2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program. This is the seventh year that the highly successful Charity Pledge Program has been adopted by the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. It is the second year that the Times Colonist has been the title sponsor for the program. In 2011, 22 charities participated in the Charity Pledge Program raising $180,000. Since 2006, $792,000 has been raised by the combined charities.
Nov 16, 2011 - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Announces 2011 Charity Totals (Victoria, BC). The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has announced its charity fundraising totals from the 2011 event. The combined total from the Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program, donations from the Victoria Marathon Society and participant donations totalled $319,500. The 2011 event was held on Sunday, October 9th.
