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Muscular Dystrophy Canada hopes to boost revenues through virtual event

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B.C. baby fighting rare cancer dies; fundraising money to go to other infants in need

pediatric cancer has ended in tragedy, but family and supporters are hoping good can still come from a groundswell of community support.Alejandro Angel was born Jan. 20, but within weeks his parents noticed a lump on his leg that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of cancer known as a malignant rhabdoid tumour with SMARCB1 mutation in Chromosome 22.Supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign, which raised more than $290,000, while North Point Brewing also launched a special charity beer to help get baby Alejo into an infant treatment trial in Boston.

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Tree of Hope campaign proves to be the most successful ever

COVID-19, Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington says it staged its most successful campaign ever.Thanks to community donations, over 700 children will have gift cards waiting for them under their Christmas tree. Organizers announced on Wednesday that they’ve raised $150,000 — more than twice last year’s monetary goal.“We’ve been doing holiday appeals to help our kids for more than 100 years in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and we’ve been through all sorts of things in that time,” said John Suart, the community relations manager.

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Alberta charity considering changes to fundraiser involving Kenney, other political leaders

Further COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings announced across much of Alberta The event is intended to allow business people to talk with politicians about economic recovery.It’s been billed as a scotch- and wine-tasting get-together with 15 people in-person at an Edmonton Mercedes-Benz dealership and with other participants attending virtually.Martin says her group had strict distancing and hygiene rules set, but is considering changing the date, reducing the $1,000 ticket price or making it completely virtual.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney, Alberta Party acting leader Jacquie Fenske and Edmonton-Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux had promised to appear, she said.

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Kelowna Motionball Marathon of Sport raises $60,000 for Special Olympics

UBC Okanagan students join Special Olympians for Motionball fundraiser In Kelowna so far this year participants have raised almost $60,000, an amount that was celebrated at numerous viewing parties when the virtual opening ceremonies were held.Special Olympian Connor Kiester and his mother, Tina Kiester, tuned into the opening ceremony from home.“He has learned a lot just getting out and being more social,” said Tina Kiester.

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Mental Health Monday: A fundraising partnership between CMHA and Global Okanagan

Suicide prevention: Help is always available In fact, in B.C., Lutes says research shows a comparable COVID-19 crisis in terms of mental health.“The average British Columbian was reporting a decline in mental health, a significant increase in symptoms of anxiety and especially distress as the pandemic started,” said Lutes.“And as this wears on, the data shows that not just in Canada, but globally people are the lowest levels of well-being in history.”The executive director of the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Shelagh Turner, says the pandemic has put people under incredible amounts of stress.In order to invest in mental health as the United Nations has suggested, Global Okanagan has teamed up with the local

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Coronavirus: Dorchester, Ont., fundraising walk for myeloma research goes virtual

coronavirus pandemic.The walk, which is the London and District Myeloma Support Group‘s major annual fundraiser, is set to donate all proceeds from this year’s event to the London Regional Cancer Program to be used to fund clinical trials of new myeloma drug therapies.Multiple myeloma survivor Lisa Bowden says supporting the walk means taking a step towards a brighter future.“The research continues, (and) researchers are looking for that cure which we all hope will come someday,” said Bowden.“All we hear is we’re getting closer, so let’s hope.” What is multiple myeloma? A look at form of cancer MP Jim Carr is facing Multiple myeloma is the most common type of plasma cell cancer in which abnormal plasma cells can form tumours in bones and

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Saskatchewan truck drivers raise money for local Special Olympic athletes

Special Olympics Saskatchewan.Over $19,000 was raised which will go toward low to no-cost programming for the athletes. Sask.

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Saskatoon man bicycling for kids’ cancer fundraiser

Great Cycle Challenge through the end of August.Participants set their own bicycling goals as well as funds they aim to raise, which go to the SickKids Foundation for kids’ cancer treatment and research programs across the country.Saskatoon resident Ellery Lewis is taking part this year. As of Thursday, he is nearly at his target biking goal of 160 kilometres and is only $5 away from his funding goal of $500.

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Vernon Cadet Camp Museum turns to public for help during coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.“As a small museum, our fundraising, especially in the summertime, comes from donations at the door and our Kit Shop and we have had no visitors any Kit Shop and no income and we count primarily on those funds to make the museum work,” said Francois Arseneault, Vernon Cadet Camp Museum curator.They have moved their annual silent auction online, hoping to raise at least $10,000.

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London, Ont., foundation fundraiser aims to find cure for rare hereditary disease

BHF-Catch the Ace, kicked off Friday and is aimed at funding for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) research.After 3 years of planning… Bethanys Hope Catch the Ace is HERE! ♠️

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India Night in Regina postponed over safety concerns surrounding coronavirus

India Night is being postponed until 2021 due to safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.Hosted by Cultural Connections Regina, India Night fund raises for local charities and brings in about $100,000 on average per event.

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Walk for Muscular Dystrophy goes virtual to fight neuromuscular disorders: ‘It affects everything’

COVID-19 pandemic: go virtual. Jesse Davidson passed away 10 years ago, but the legacy he helped build lives on On Saturday, Sept.

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Coronavirus: Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre launches fundraiser

Preparing for opening night at Armstrong’s theatre on the farm This season, the charitable organization was going to revive its traditional horse shows that it began 20 years ago. That has now been put on hold until next year but the theatre still needs support from its audience.Shook and her team have launched a fundraiser, asking those who would have bought tickets this year to donate what they would have spent.

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Donors step up to save Vancouver’s oldest building

pic.twitter.com/ioCcrgtlO6— Old Hastings Mill Store Museum (@OldHastingsMill) July 17, 2020The facility had recently done some key upgrades, and with the bank account drained and no more visitors, operators said it could go under. B.C.’s top ‘nerd’ Dr.

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Coronavirus: Vernon Public Art Gallery moves fundraiser online

Artist Collective move into new space in Kelowna “It’s such an important event not only for our community but for the operations of the gallery,” said Dauna Kennedy, Vernon Public Art Gallery executive director.“In order to maintain the type of work we do from the gallery we look at raising $80,000 to $90,000 between fundraising and Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts is our big fundraiser of the year.”The event normally raises approximately $60,000 for the gallery. All money is raised through ticket sales and a live auction.

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ALS Canada’s biggest annual fundraiser goes virtual on June 21

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We do not know exactly why someone does get ALS,” says Paula Aceto, fundraising specialist for the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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Okanagan pet food company launches Save Your Aquarium fundraiser

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]By removing the shrimp, the company is helping restore Kokanee salmon stocks because the two species compete for the same food.“People say it’s a win-win-win,” said Nuri Fisher of Piscine Energetics.

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Quebec teen runs to raise money for hospital that helped him survive

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]He had to learn the basics again — how to move, sit up, stand, brush his teeth and walk.He worked day and night, with his family, physiotherapist and many others by his side, to get back to his old self. “He’s very resilient,” said Farmer.

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Coronavirus: KGH Foundation unmasks portraits to raise funds for much-needed new equipment

The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is taking the community behind the scenes of the hospital to highlight the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Online concert raising funds for Central Okanagan Food Bank

Some musicians in the valley are banding together to raise funds for the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

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Nova Scotia food banks see more demand and more support

Nova Scotia, a province with some of the highest food insecurity rates in Canada, has begun to see an increase in the demand for food support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan-based ‘Stay at Home Gala’ goes national

It’s a concept that is meant to bring the entertainment and glamour of a fundraising gala to your couch.

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Giving Tuesday moved up to help those struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic

Since 2012, people around the world have been taking part in Giving Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: Home haircut fundraiser helps Okanagan College heath-care students

With hair salons and barbershops shuttered in British Columbia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Okanagan College Foundation is turning the new reality of at-home haircuts into an unusual fundraiser.

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Kingston Humane Society struggling amid coronavirus pandemic

The Kingston Humane Society, like many charities and Canadian households, is facing uncertain financial times in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that necessarily come with trying to halt the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Street Culture Project raising funds for Regina shelters

With hair salons and barber shops closed in Regina due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some may be wondering what to do with their ever-growing shaggy locks.

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