GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Official Charities
Thank you to everyone that contributed to our charity partners in 2011. Some of you donated to one of our 4 Official Charities when you registered and others ran, walked, volunteered and raised pledges for one of the Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program Charities.
The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is proud to be a continuing supporter of local charities. We have two levels in our charity program. The four Official Charities are KidSport Greater Victoria, Raise A Reader, GoodLife Kids and the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group.
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KidSport™ So ALL Kids Can Play! Here's a great reason to get off the couch! Register with KidSport in a Victoria Marathon event and you could win great prizes like 2 nights for 2 at fabulous Four Seasons Whistler Resort and Spa, an Apple iPod Touch or gift certificates from New Balance/Frontrunners. KidSport is a not for profit charitable organization that raises funds to pay for sports registration fees for children from financially disadvantaged families. We believe kids who participate in sports helps them to become responsible, productive members of the future community. Whether you walk or run for KidSport, everybody wins! For further information on obtaining assistance from KidSport or to how you can support KidSport Greater Victoria through donations or volunteering call 250-380-1518 or visit www.kidsportvictoria.ca/pledge |
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Postmedia Raise a Reader is a year-round initiative that raises funds for family literacy programs across the country. With the support of 27 newspapers, volunteers, sponsors and communities from coast-to-coast, we also try to educate Canadians about literacy issues and how improved literacy levels have a positive impact on our country’s economy and social well being. 100% of the money collected stays within the community that raised the funds and is distributed to local literacy programs. Locally, over 130 schools and organizations received funding last year from each of our Raise a Reader campaigns, including our Annual Book Drive and Sale, enabling them to purchase books and other valuable learning tools. This year’s Book Drop is taking place on April 30 and May 1, with the Sale taking place on May 14 and 15 --- both at the Victoria Curling Club on Quadra Street in Victoria. To make a donation...
Contact: Shannon Kowalko |
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Together, we can help kids across Canada embrace a healthier, more active life GoodLife Kids Foundation envisions a Canada where ALL KIDS have the opportunity to benefit from an active life – regardless of socioeconomic status. We strive to inspire parents, teachers, coaches, mentors and corporate partners to deliver the message to kids, that being active is not only good for their body and mind – but also lots of fun! We do more than get the message out – we take ACTION! Every year, our granting program supports physical activity and health programs in local communities across Canada. Role models on the front line work tirelessly in their communities inspiring kids to get active. Our website is a valuable resource to share new ideas and expertise in physical fitness and healthy eating. Inspiring kids today creates an active, healthy tomorrow. VISIT www.goodlifekids.com to find out how YOU can help. Charitable #89126 2628 RR0001
Contact: Lisa Burrows, Executive Director |
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Today one in every 90 children in Canada is diagnosed with autism. Autistic children often exist in a world of isolation, unable to relate to the people around them or enjoy the routines we all take for granted for our children-going to school, playing with friends, telling their parents they love them. But there is hope! The Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group, under the direction of Dr. Derrick MacFabe was founded in 2003 with funding provided by David Patchell-Evans. Now that commitment has grown to a personal donation of over $3 million. The team continues to unfold important new findings that are receiving global attention. Recognized by the Canadian Medical Association in 2007 with its Medal of Honour, David Patchell-Evans and Dr. MacFabe continue to build collaborations between scientists and concerned citizens around the world. For more information, please visit:
Contact: Lisa Tichenoff (Research and Administrative Manager) |
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2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program
2012 is going to be an incredible year for the Charity Pledge Program and the 20 charities that we have partnered with. The list is getting longer each year which gives all of the participants and volunteers a greater choice of charities to support by making a direct donation to their charity of choice or joining a charity team and raising pledges.
- BC Cancer Foundation
- BC Schizophrenia Society
- Canadian Diabetes Association
- Canadian Mental Health Association, Victoria Branch
- CFAX Santas Anonymous
- Choices Adoption
- HepCBC Hepatitis C Education & Prevention Society
- KidSport Greater Victoria
- Lifetime Networks
- Mount St Mary Foundation
- MS Society of Canada
- NEED2 Suicide Prevention and Support
- Pacific Centre Family Services Association
- Recreation Integration Victoria
- The Arthritis Society
- The OCTA Collective Society
- Threshold Housing Society
- USC Canada (Run for Biodiversity)
- Victoria Brain Injury Society
- Victoria Women's Transition House
The goal this year is to help raise a half a million dollars and we need your help to meet and beat this magic number.
Please contact me (Cathy Noel) directly if you have questions about the program or would like some advice on which charity to choose.
If you represent a charity and would like to join the CPP, the selection criteria and application will be on the website in November, 2012 with a deadline of November 30, 2012 for submissions.
In 2005, the Charity Pledge Program was launched with 5 charities and in 2011 we had 22 charities participating. The charities did a fantastic job of recruiting individuals to raise pledges on their behalf and we also have to thank all of the participants that made a difference by donating through - the DONATE NOW button option.
Good luck in your training and your fundraising! Make your next challenge count!
Sincerely,
Cathy Noel
General Manager, GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
Email: cathy@runvictoriamarathon.com
Phone: 250-658-4520
MEDIA RELEASES
Jan 31, 2012 - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon announces 20 Charities to participate in the 2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program (Victoria, BC). Twenty charities will be participating in the 2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program. This is the seventh year that the highly successful Charity Pledge Program has been adopted by the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. It is the second year that the Times Colonist has been the title sponsor for the program. In 2011, 22 charities participated in the Charity Pledge Program raising $180,000. Since 2006, $792,000 has been raised by the combined charities.
Nov 16, 2011 - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Announces 2011 Charity Totals (Victoria, BC). The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has announced its charity fundraising totals from the 2011 event. The combined total from the Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program, donations from the Victoria Marathon Society and participant donations totalled $319,500. The 2011 event was held on Sunday, October 9th.
