Charity and Donations

Eliza and Amelia Vanderark are seen before their haircuts May 31 at Michaud’s Hair Salon in Cloverdale. The Vanderark sisters are once again donating their hair to Wigs for Kids B.C. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Chop for charity: sisters donate hair to Wigs For Kids

Cloverdale Sisters cut their hair for a cause for the second time in their lives

 

Source Community Resources Society executive director David Young (second from right) was among representatives of the organization on hand for presentation of a $10,000 grant from the Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation. (Contributed photo)

White Rock, Surrey charities receive $10,000 for programs supporting at-risk youth

Funds awarded by Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation

 

Aequitas Singers during a rehearsal at Enver Creek Secondary in Surrey. (Submitted photo)
Aequitas Singers during a rehearsal at Enver Creek Secondary in Surrey. (Submitted photo)
Participants warm up before the 20th annual Hike for Hospice Sunday (May 7) at Blackie Spit Park in Crescent Beach. Proceeds raised benefit the Peace Arch Hospice Society. (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: Hike for Hospice raises more than $52,000 after Sunday event at Crescent Beach

‘We are so grateful to everyone in the community for all of their support’

Participants warm up before the 20th annual Hike for Hospice Sunday (May 7) at Blackie Spit Park in Crescent Beach. Proceeds raised benefit the Peace Arch Hospice Society. (Tricia Weel photo)
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Susan Richards de Wit. (Submitted photo)

New executive director ‘brings a diverse wealth of experience’ to SurreyCares foundation

Not-for-profit charitable organization welcomes Susan Richards de Wit

Susan Richards de Wit. (Submitted photo)
Lorraine Jarvis cares for her husband John, who lives with Lewy Body dementia, and seeks practical advice from a support group for people caring for someone with the lesser-known form of dementia. Lorraine is being honoured at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Delta.

Delta couple shares their story to help other British Columbians affected by dementia

Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in communities across the Lower Mainland on Sunday, May 28

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Lorraine Jarvis cares for her husband John, who lives with Lewy Body dementia, and seeks practical advice from a support group for people caring for someone with the lesser-known form of dementia. Lorraine is being honoured at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Delta.
"Axe" trophies given to winning breweries at Surrey's Battle of the Brews event. (Photo: Facebook.com)

‘Battle of the Brews’ beer event to return as Surrey firefighters sharpen their fundraising ways

Proceeds from August festival benefit youth initiatives of Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society

"Axe" trophies given to winning breweries at Surrey's Battle of the Brews event. (Photo: Facebook.com)
P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma start with 4,300 km trip along Continental Divide

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)
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People-pets sleepover at Surrey ‘Shelter Slumber Pawty’ collects $18K and counting

Surrey Animal Resource Centre event was the first in Canada

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Harry & Sons barbers Troy Michaud and Keira Reichelt cut Joey Pitt’s hair at South Surrey Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2023. (Photo: Tom Zillich)

VIDEO: ‘Haircut of the century’ for charity at Surrey Eagles hockey game

Broadcaster Joey Pitt was a centre of attention at South Surrey Arena on Sunday

Harry & Sons barbers Troy Michaud and Keira Reichelt cut Joey Pitt’s hair at South Surrey Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2023. (Photo: Tom Zillich)
BC Cancer Foundation - Tour De Cure

Pedal for Hope: Tour De Cure rallies cyclists to transform cancer care

2,000 riders, volunteers prepare for 200-km summer fundraising ride from Cloverdale to Hope

  • Mar 20, 2023
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Rein Ogdang, in Grade 9 at Semiahmoo Secondary, received one of four sewing machines awarded by the Sew Fun(d) scholarship program in December 2022. Scholarship manager MaryAn Webb presented the machine. (Contributed photo)

South Surrey teen with passion for fashion awarded one of four sewing machines

Sew Fun(d) scholarship looking to present six more machines

Rein Ogdang, in Grade 9 at Semiahmoo Secondary, received one of four sewing machines awarded by the Sew Fun(d) scholarship program in December 2022. Scholarship manager MaryAn Webb presented the machine. (Contributed photo)
Holly Dickinson’s Grade 7 class pose for a picture as “Gnomes.” The class has been involved in many fundraising initiatives this year and nicknamed themselves the “Thiccc Nuclear Gnomes.” (Photo submitted: Holly Dickinson)

Sunrise Ridge Elementary students raise money for Coldest Night of the Year

Second year in a row the school raised funds for CNOY

Holly Dickinson’s Grade 7 class pose for a picture as “Gnomes.” The class has been involved in many fundraising initiatives this year and nicknamed themselves the “Thiccc Nuclear Gnomes.” (Photo submitted: Holly Dickinson)
Lettuce is bagged for delivery during a United Way BC “Food Hub” event in Vernon. (Submitted photo)

Surrey a launch city for new Food Link app powered by volunteer food-delivery drivers

United Way BC aims to tackle food insecurity in the province

Lettuce is bagged for delivery during a United Way BC “Food Hub” event in Vernon. (Submitted photo)
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PHOTOS: ‘Sweet Escape’ for 700 as Surrey hospital gala raises $2.4M in a single night

$1-million gift honours the memory of Sherrold Haddad, a longtime supporter of the foundation

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Coldest Night of the Year walk participants in a photo posted to Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society’s Facebook page (facebook.com/surreyhomeless).

Whalley’s Coldest Night of the Year walk ‘where the need is most’ to help the homeless

The fundraising goal in Whalley is $20,000, much less than larger CNOY events in Cloverdale, White Rock

Coldest Night of the Year walk participants in a photo posted to Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society’s Facebook page (facebook.com/surreyhomeless).
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with  a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.

An oh-so-easy challenge built for Heart Month: Listen to Your Heart

February is about more than flowers + chocolates – a routine check up could save your life

  • Feb 6, 2023
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with  a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.