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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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, September 24, 2008. 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 2009 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 $100,000.
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.
NEW for 2009 – Donate to your charity right now! Each charity is in the process of setting up their online pledging system; you will have the choice of collecting pledges or making a personal or corporate donation.
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!
Sincerely,
Cathy NoelGeneral Manager, Royal Victoria Marathon
Email: info@royalvictoriamarathon.com
Phone: 250-658-4520
The pledge charities for 2009
| BC CANCER FOUNDATION | |
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Contact: Levent Batur, Development Officer Phone: 250-519-5550 Email: lbatur@bccancer.bc.ca Web: www.bccancerfoundation.com/rvm Team Name: BC Cancer Foundation Team |
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One in three British Columbians will get cancer in their lifetime. You can help us decrease these odds and get one step closer to our vision: A World Free From Cancer. Support cancer research right here on Vancouver Island by registering to fundraise at www.bccancerfoundation.com/rvm. You could win a free entry to the run of your choice if you register by July 31! Even though you’re not required to run/walk in RVM to fundraise, if you plan to do so, click here to sign up. Make sure to select BC Cancer Foundation Team under the team options. The BC Cancer Foundation is an independent charitable organization that raises funds to support breakthrough research and care exclusively at the BC Cancer Agency. All funds raised by the BC Cancer Foundation on Vancouver Island stay on the Island to directly support vital cancer research and care at BC Cancer Agency's Vancouver Island Centre. The BC Cancer Foundation funds the most cancer research in British Columbia. |
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| BRITISH COLUMBIA LUNG ASSOCIATION | |
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Contact: Marissa Waghorn Phone: 604-731-5864 Email: superteam@bc.lung.ca Web: www.superteam.ca Team Name: SUPERTEAM! |
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Help make lung disease history! Join the BC Lung Association’s SUPERTEAM at the 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon. Collect fantastic prizes at each level, including a chance to win a Caribbean getaway for two! 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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| C-FAX SANTAS ANONYMOUS | |
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Contact: Dusty Cunningham, Administrator Phone: 250-920-4644 Email: santas@cfax1070.com Web: www.cfax1070.com/santa.php Team Name: Santa's Rundeers |
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Have fun and Run to help children in need. C-FAX Santas Anonymous has helped children and families in need for over thirty two years. Acknowledging that the need in the community does not end with the help we give over 1070 families at Christmas; therefore we carry the Christmas spirit throughout the year with our special grants programme. If you believe in helping to improve the lives of children then - join our “Rundeers” team. |
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| CHOICES ADOPTION AND COUNSELLING | |
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Contact: Cheryl Fix and Holly Allen 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 Royal Victoria Marathon to celebrate their 30th Anniversary and our 20th Anniversary. Join in this event to run, have fun and raise money for children who need families to grow up in. It’s simple really, by running, you will change your life and you will change the life of a child! |
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| EVERY STEP COUNTS | |
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Contact: Gillie Easdon. Program Coordinator Phone: 250-882-5261 (cell) Email: geasdon@coolaid.org Web: www.CoolAid.org/esc Team Name: Every Step Counts |
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Every Step Counts is a running program for people experiencing barriers with housing, mental health and/or addiction and other issues. It’s positive, innovative and fosters self-esteem, positive growth and fitness! Our goal is $5000 to be used to keep Every Step Counts, well, running! Run for the Charity that Runs. Donate Now! (Select Every Step Counts) |
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| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD) COMMUNITY CIRCLE - VICTORIA | |
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Contact: David Gerry Phone: 250-595-6626 Email: dgerry@beaconcs.ca Web: www.fasdcircle.org |
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The FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) Community Circle provides many instrumental services for the community and those affected with FASD. The Circle is constantly looking for innovative ways to make a difference and provide support and encouragement for those affected. Some of the pioneer work that the FASD Community Circle has done includes establishing the first Pediatric and then Adult Diagnostic Clinics on the Island. Find out more at www.FASDCircle.org. Donate Now! On the Canada Helps page, click on Donate Now and select BCD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder under Fund Designation. |
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| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VICTORIA | |
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Contact: Kari Frazer, Development Director Phone: 250-480-7688, ext. 106 Email: development@habitatvictoria.com Web: www.habitatvictoria.com Team Name: Habitat Harriers |
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Habitat for Humanity Victoria is dedicated to the elimination of poverty by building safe, affordable homes in partnership with families in need. Each prospective Habitat family must contribute “Sweat Equity” – 500 hours divided between helping to build their own and their neighbours’ houses. With the donation of free and low cost materials and volunteer labour we have provided 16 homes for families with young children and, with your support, will build five more each year. Our goal is for RVM Pledge Collectors to collectively raise $25,000 to build a roof on the next home. To inspire you, we have created a comprehensive prize incentive program and training support available on our website. |
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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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We need 30 walkers or runner to join Mount St. Marythoners’ team Captain Sister Lucy on her quest to raise $30,000! All funds raised will buy mattresses for the 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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| RAINCOAST CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | |
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Contact: Christine Hewitt, Development and Community Relations Phone: 250-655-1229 Email: marathon@raincoast.org Web: www.raincoast.org Team Name: The Raincoasters |
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Raincoast Conservation Foundation, founded in 1996 in Victoria, BC, is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of the Great Bear Rainforest along our British Columbia coastline. Our mandate: Investigate, Inform, Inspire. Proceeds raised from the RVM Charity Pledge Program will support Raincoast Kids, a conservation program for children and youth. Visit our booth in the Sidney Market Fair to sign up for the RVM through the Summer of 2009. Join The Raincoasters or The Wolf Pack (1.2 km kids run) and run, walk, volunteer, inspire! For more information visit www.raincoast.org |
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| TEAM DIABETES | |
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Contact: Rebecca Taylor, Team Diabetes, Development Coordinator - Pacific Area Phone: 604-732-1331 ext. 246 Email: rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca Web: www.teamdiabetes.ca Team Name: Team Diabetes |
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Wondering how you can discover the satisfaction of achieving a personal goal while making a difference in the lives of millions of Canadians living with diabetes? Walk or run with Team Diabetes at the Royal Victoria Marathon! Team Diabetes is the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association that promotes healthy and active lifestyles while participants raise funds to support diabetes research, education, services and advocacy programs. You don’t have to be an athlete to sign up! The program prepares you for the physical challenge and also provides the support needed to achieve fundraising and training goals. For more information on how you can be part of Team Diabetes at the 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon, please contact Rebecca at rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 604-732-1331 ext. 246. |
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| VICTORIA WOMEN’S TRANSITION HOUSE SOCIETY | |
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Contact: Elissa Bergman, Development Associate or
Sandy Barta, Development Office Assistant
Phone: 250-592-2927 ext 24 and ext 15 Email: elissab@vwth.bc.ca, sandybarta@vwth.bc.ca Web: www.transitionhouse.net Team Name: MISSION: Transition |
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RUN OR WALK TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY FREE OF ABUSE Our Goal for the Marathon is a Mission: Transition Team of 50 Members or more, and to raise over $30,000 to help end abuse in our community. The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society has provided emergency shelter and community programs to support women and children. We are now in our 34th year. Last year, 1,915 calls were made to the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society’s 24 hour crisis line, 256 women and children found safety in our 18-bed shelter, and 663 women and children used our non-residential counselling and children’s programs. 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! Giving is the power to turn someone’s life around. |
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