Guest blog – Rupert Potter
Rupert Potter “Why am I doing this?” I ask. There’s no-one listening of course – it’s a private conversation with myself, the sort that people running on their own often have I suppose. My legs have turned to warm … Continue reading →
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Guest Blog- Joanne Gassman
Joanne Gassman Who wouldn’t love to get up at 5:45 a.m. during the weekdays to run around the Stanley Park Seawall? Well, the second part is true at least – the seawall run is one of my favourite parts … Continue reading →
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Charity Runner Spotlight: Billie Murphy-Team Fox
By david on April 4, 2013 in Community Impact, Community Partners, Official Charities, Run4Hope, Vancouver Marathon
RUN4HOPE I have been a runner for many years. When not running, I teach dance, movement, yoga, and theatre to children and a few grown-ups. In my professional life, I see the positive results of using our bodies … Continue reading →
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Charity Runner Spotlight: Sharee Proudfoot – Josh Platzer Society for Teen Suicide Prevention & Awareness
RUN4HOPE My career has involved working with youth at the secondary level in Vancouver. As an educator, I am aware of the many challenges teens face today as they develop into young adults. I also appreciate the devastating impact … Continue reading →
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Official Charity Spotlight- Heifer International Canada
Heifer International Canada Heifer Canada is proud to be a charity partner of the 2013 BMO Vancouver Marathon. Heifer works with communities to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. By providing families with a hand-up, not … Continue reading →
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Community Charity Spotlight: Heart and Stroke Foundation
Heart and Stroke Foundation When you run the BMO Vancouver Marathon this spring, your steps can pave the way to a healthier life for you and for others across BC. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is proud to be a … Continue reading →
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Community Charity Spotlight: Run for Change Society
By david on March 5, 2013 in Charity Programs, Community Charities, Community Impact, Run4Hope, Vancouver Marathon
Run for Change Society Thanks to the vision of one man, Benji Chu, Run for Change was founded 2010, because he realized the power of running made him feel healthier, happier, more disciplined and that it built up his confidence. … Continue reading →
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Community Charity Spotlight: Cause We Care Foundation
Cause We Care Foundation Being a mother, under any circumstance, can have its challenges. But being a single mother, with no resources, support or means is not only daunting but physically and emotionally taxing beyond belief. Trying to provide the … Continue reading →
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Official Charity Spotlight: Canuck Place Childrens Hospice
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice: Courage Lives Here It takes courage to run a marathon. Children at Canuck Place live with courage every day. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is proud to be a RUN4HOPE charity for the 2013 BMO Vancouver Marathon. … Continue reading →
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Official Charity Team Spotlight: Team In Training
Team In Training is back at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Sean’s Marathon For Shaelyn (by Zahida Jaffer) Sean’s journey with Team In Training began when his daughter Shaelyn was just 8 weeks old. Shaelyn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, an … Continue reading →
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