Royal Victoria Marathon Official Charities
The Royal Victoria Marathon is proud to be a continuing supporter of local charities
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KidSport™ So ALL Kids Can Play! At KidSport™ we believe that no child should be left on the sidelines. That’s why KidSport™ eliminates the financial barriers to sport participation. KidSport™ is a community-based sport charity that provides grants for children age six to 18 to participate in a season of sport of their choice. For KidSport™ success is measured by the number of new sport opportunities created for children who would otherwise not have a chance to play. The benefits of sport participation are well documented. Playing sport supports development of self esteem, community engagement, confidence, leadership and teamwork skills. Through KidSport™ families dealing with financial hardship have one less thing to worry about, and can ensure their kids have an even playing field when it comes to accessibility to sport. For further information on obtaining assistance from KidSport or to how you can support KidSport Greater Victoria through donations or volunteering call (250) 387 -1375 or visit http://www.kidsportvictoria.ca/ |
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Runners of Compassion is a charitable organization (non-registered) whose members participate as a group to raise awareness of and provide funding for social and charitable causes. We welcome runners of every ability.
Examples of current projects that Runners of Compassion supports are: Port Renfrew - Breakfast & Snack Program for schools; Burnside/Gorge Community Association; Fair Trade Concepts; Sandy Merriman House; Shoes for Youth; Tibetan Nuns Project; Women's Sexual Assault Centre; World Kids Voyage; and Zongkar Choede Monastery in Tibet. Runners of Compassion raises funds through involvement in local events such as: the Royal Victoria Marathon, Triathlon of Compassion, Run Thru Time, and Sound & Silence 10k. Please visit us for more information at www.runnersofcompassion.com
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The CanWest Raise-a-Reader campaign is a year-round initiative with important fundraising events taking place throughout the year in 18 cities across Canada, leading up to CanWest Raise-Reader Day. CanWest Raise-a-Reader Day is Wednesday, October 3, 2007. CanWest Raise-a-Reader is supported by our CanWest media properties and other media partners in the following markets: Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Saint John, Moncton, Fredericton, Charlottetown and St. John's.
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Official Charity Pledge Program
The Royal Victoria Marathon is proud to continue a partnership project started in 2005 with several local, provincial and national charities.
The following charities are our 2008 recognized charities; they are participating in partnership with our event to raise awareness of the individual causes and raise the dollars needed through the collection of pledges.
Every dollar counts. You don't have to be a participant in the Royal Victoria Marathon in order to collect pledges. Anyone can collect pledges. Our goal this year is to raise more than $75,000.
Once you choose your charity of choice or you would like to find out more information about the charities and to receive a pledge package, you can contact the specific charity directly as listed below.
Add meaning to your race day experience. Run for a charity. It’s easy to get involved, simply choose a charity, and they’ll provide you with all of the tools and support to get you started! 100 per cent of all pledges collected go directly to the charity.
Good luck in your fundraising (and training) and thank you for helping to make a difference!
2008 Information Brochure (PDF)
Sincerely,
Cathy NoelGeneral Manager, Royal Victoria Marathon
Email: info@royalvictoriamarathon.com
Phone: (250) 658-4520
The pledge charities for 2008
| BRITISH COLUMBIA LUNG ASSOCIATION | |
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Contact: Jessa Blades Phone: (604) 731-5864 Email: superteam@bc.lung.ca Web: www.superteam.ca Team Name: SUPERTEAM! |
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Step up your Royal Victoria Marathon effort by joining the BC Lung Association’s SUPERTEAM! Collect fantastic prizes at each level, including a chance to win a trip for two to Costa Rica! By running on behalf of the BC Lung Association you will be running for clean air initiatives and lung health programs in our community. Help make a difference - because when you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. |
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| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD) COMMUNITY CIRCLE - VICTORIA | |
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Contact: David Gerry Phone: (250) 383-0818 Email: davidgerry@shaw.ca Web: www.fasdcircle.org |
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The Mission of The Circle is to Prevent FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder). Goal #1: Reduce the number of babies born prenatally exposed to alcohol on Vancouver Island from 1% to 0.5% by 2018. |
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| MOUNT ST. MARY FOUNDATION | |
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Contact: Paula Greene, Development Assistant Phone: (250) 480-3140 Email: pgreene@msmfoundation.ca Web: www.msmfoundation.ca Team Name: Mount St. Marythoners |
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Join the “We love Lucy” appeal by walking or running with the Mount St. Marythoners team! All funds raised will support 200 residents at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Get involved! Give the gift of comfort! Help improve the quality of life for people who are at their end of life. Walk, run and pledge with the Mount St. Marythoners and receive a team shirt, prizes for each level, and celebration party. |
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| C-FAX SANTAS ANONYMOUS | |
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Contact: Dusty Cunningham, Administrator Phone: (250) 920-4644 Email: santas@cfax1070.com Web: www.cfax1070.com Team Name: Santa Rundeers |
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| VICTORIA WOMEN’S TRANSITION HOUSE SOCIETY | |
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Contact: Sara Park, Development Director or Chris Hewitt, Development Coordinator Phone: (250) 592-2927 ext 24 Email: marathon@vwth.bc.ca Web: www.transitionhouse.net Team Name: MISSION: Transition |
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RUN TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY FREE OF ABUSE Working to end abuse in our community is a marathon Victoria Women’s Transition House runs every day. In our 33rd year, Transition House has provided emergency shelter and community programs to support women, with or without children, making that brave step to live violence free. Your pledge will make a difference and help us continue to provide essential programs and services to women and children in your community. Join our race to the finish line. |
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