Charity and Donations

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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

 

The Campbell River Honda, North Island Nissan, Island Owl Mazda and Steve Marshall Ford have donated $5,000 to the Campbellton Neighbhourhood Association. Every dollar of this donation will be put directly into Campbellton Projects. Photo contributed

Car dealerships park big donation in Campbellton

To be put directly into Campbellton Neighbourhood Association projects

 

On hand for the symbolic presenting of the March for Children cheque to the Hospital Foundation are (from left) Craig Gillis, Keltie McKale (CRHF), Robin Havelaar, Colleen McClure, Graham Stewart, Ron Fisher, Tom Robinson, Stacey Marsh (CRHF), Susie Moscovich. Photo contributed

March for Children raises a whopping $14,350!

Annual Rotary fundraiser to be used in acquiring fetal monitor for Campbell River Hospital

  • Mar 14, 2023

 

Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)

$1 million donation will allow Island university to expand prison education program

Donation will allow ‘inside-out program’ to expand educational opportunities across B.C.

Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)
Getting excited for the upcoming Tea & Trivia fundraiser on Saturday, March 17 are Karen King (left) of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Group and Carol Bye of the United Church Women. Photo contributed

“Tea & Trivia” fundraiser for two Campbell River women’s groups

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  • Mar 2, 2023
Getting excited for the upcoming Tea & Trivia fundraiser on Saturday, March 17 are Karen King (left) of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Group and Carol Bye of the United Church Women. Photo contributed
The North Island Snowmoble Association’s annual Snowarama “Funraiser” returns Feb. 19 on Mt. Adrian. This event raises money for B.C. Lions Society for Children With Disabilities/Easter Seals. Photo contributed

Snowarama returns to raise funds for Easter Seals

A great day of snowmobiling and fundraising

  • Feb 15, 2023
The North Island Snowmoble Association’s annual Snowarama “Funraiser” returns Feb. 19 on Mt. Adrian. This event raises money for B.C. Lions Society for Children With Disabilities/Easter Seals. Photo contributed
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.
Rotarian Tara Jordan collects donations during last year’s March for Children fundraiser. Photo contributed

Rotarians to be out in force Feb. 11 for annual March for Children

Donations go towards purchasing equipment for Campbell River Hospital maternity department

  • Jan 31, 2023
Rotarian Tara Jordan collects donations during last year’s March for Children fundraiser. Photo contributed
Performer Blake Elliott presented a cheque for $10,000 from the ‘mister Blake foundation’ to Refresh Mobile Shower Ministry’s Bill Keyes in Abbotsford on Jan. 19. The ministry provides showers in a mobile unit to the unhoused, in partnership with other service providers in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Mobile shower ministry gets big boost to continue work in Fraser Valley

Abbotsford-based group has provided 2,600 showers to people in need since 2019

Performer Blake Elliott presented a cheque for $10,000 from the ‘mister Blake foundation’ to Refresh Mobile Shower Ministry’s Bill Keyes in Abbotsford on Jan. 19. The ministry provides showers in a mobile unit to the unhoused, in partnership with other service providers in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The annual drive thru christmas tree chipping, hosted by the Campbell River Fire Department, took place Saturday, Jan 9, at the Sportsplex. Photo By Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Campbell River Fire Department takes part in annual Christmas tree chipping for charity

Drive through to bid adieu to Christmas trees included donations for the Burn Fund

The annual drive thru christmas tree chipping, hosted by the Campbell River Fire Department, took place Saturday, Jan 9, at the Sportsplex. Photo By Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
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Jana Schulz of Cranbrook, B.C. – a registered social worker, working as…

  • Jan 9, 2023
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10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied

10-year-old all smiles after $5,600 diamond ring pops out of her Christmas cracker

Visitor from New Zealand wins grand prize in annual Comox Valley fundraiser

10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied
A fire investigator from Port Alberni Fire Department examines the aftermath of a Boxing Day fire at a home on Haslam Lane, Dec. 27, 2022. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Four people escape Boxing Day house fire in Port Alberni

Son starts fundraiser for mother, who lost everything in early-morning blaze

A fire investigator from Port Alberni Fire Department examines the aftermath of a Boxing Day fire at a home on Haslam Lane, Dec. 27, 2022. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
The Campbell River Shoebox Project helped over 500 women in Campbell River and Port Hardy this holiday season. From left to right are (Back row): Monique Foster, Linda Carlson, Sue McCormac, Jeannie Mathews, Donna McNeil, Tara Neilson; (Front Row) Margaret West, Alison Skrepneck and Jane Clarke. Photo Courtesy Aliston Skrepneck/Shoebox Project

Shoebox Project finishes another successful campaign

Total value of shoeboxes fulfilled on the North Island reaches $22,000

  • Dec 27, 2022
The Campbell River Shoebox Project helped over 500 women in Campbell River and Port Hardy this holiday season. From left to right are (Back row): Monique Foster, Linda Carlson, Sue McCormac, Jeannie Mathews, Donna McNeil, Tara Neilson; (Front Row) Margaret West, Alison Skrepneck and Jane Clarke. Photo Courtesy Aliston Skrepneck/Shoebox Project
The SOS Toy Shop welcomes parents, caregivers, grandparents and great-grandparents who need help getting gifts for their young family members. The gifts are donated by the community. (Submitted photo)

Island woman deals with challenges of facing Christmas at age 86 with one income

Access to SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program provides relief

The SOS Toy Shop welcomes parents, caregivers, grandparents and great-grandparents who need help getting gifts for their young family members. The gifts are donated by the community. (Submitted photo)
The last link between the hamper sorting and loading stage and the volunteer delivery drivers are Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper volunteers Steve Niesen, Rick Anglin, Glen Piotrofsky and Tim Hansen. They were just four of many volunteers preparing hampers and delivering them to families in need on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO; Hamper Fund delivery day puts food on the table for area families in need this Christmas

Forty-ninth edition of the Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper Drive completed

The last link between the hamper sorting and loading stage and the volunteer delivery drivers are Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper volunteers Steve Niesen, Rick Anglin, Glen Piotrofsky and Tim Hansen. They were just four of many volunteers preparing hampers and delivering them to families in need on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137’s President Alain Chatigny CD presents a cheque of $1,000 to Mike Beston of the Knights of Columbus for their Christmas Hamper. Photo contributed

Campbell River Legion brightens three organizations’ Christmas

Donations made to three local charities

  • Dec 19, 2022
Campbell River Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137’s President Alain Chatigny CD presents a cheque of $1,000 to Mike Beston of the Knights of Columbus for their Christmas Hamper. Photo contributed
Briana Greer (left) in Terrace with her mother, Sheila Myshrall, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard) Anyone wishing to donate would need to call Vancouver General Hospital and mention Sheila Myshrall’s name. (Black Press Media file photo)

Daughter hopes for ‘Christmas miracle’ as B.C. mom’s kidney fails

Briana Greer hopes to save mom on B.C. kidney waiting list

Briana Greer (left) in Terrace with her mother, Sheila Myshrall, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard) Anyone wishing to donate would need to call Vancouver General Hospital and mention Sheila Myshrall’s name. (Black Press Media file photo)
Rotarians collected donations for the March for Children in February, 2022, after rescheduling it from the usual pre-Christmas period. They have decided they will do the same this year and hold the next March this coming February. Photo contributed

February March for Children so successful, Rotary to do it again

Traditionally, fundraiser is done on third Saturday in December but snow cancelled 2021 event

  • Dec 14, 2022
Rotarians collected donations for the March for Children in February, 2022, after rescheduling it from the usual pre-Christmas period. They have decided they will do the same this year and hold the next March this coming February. Photo contributed
Snow or shine, local contractors and the Habitat VIN build team have been making significant progress on the 1375 Piercy Avenue, Courtenay affordable housing development. Photo credit: Yana Dimitrova

Donations to North Island Habitat for Humanity will be matched until the end of the year

Holiday Matching Challenge will get families get into safe, decent, and affordable housing in 2023

  • Dec 13, 2022
Snow or shine, local contractors and the Habitat VIN build team have been making significant progress on the 1375 Piercy Avenue, Courtenay affordable housing development. Photo credit: Yana Dimitrova
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