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VICTORIA, B.C. — It was an unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and impact at this year’s Life Changing, By Design Gala, held June 6 in the stunning Terrace Ballroom at the Inn at Laurel Point. This moving event brought together local business leaders, media, and dedicated allies in support of Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan. By night’s end, guests had raised an incredible $175,000 to fund […] The post A Night to Remember: Life Changing, By Design Gala Raises $175,000 to Trans...| Easter Seals BC and Yukon
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Kelowna, B.C., (Sept 26) — The skies were filled with superheroes today as men and women suited up and rappelled 23 storeys down a Kelowna high rise all to raise money for Easter Seals BC/Yukon. The sold-out event saw 50 participants step outside their comfort zone and rappel, raising over $64,000 and counting. This year’s total campaign goal is $300,000. The new Landmark 7 Office […] The post Look Up, Way Up! Kelowna Skies Filled with Superheroes for a Great Cause appeared first on Eas...| Easter Seals BC and Yukon
Surrey, B.C., (Sept 12) — The skies were filled with superheroes today as men and women suited up and rappelled 19 storeys down a Surrey high rise all to raise money for Easter Seals BC/Yukon. Nearly 30 participants stepped outside their comfort zone and rappelled, raising over $19,000 and counting. This year’s total campaign goal is $300,000. The Central City Office Tower on 102 Avenue […] The post Look Up, Way Up! Surrey Skies Filled with Superheroes for a Great Cause appeared first o...| Easter Seals BC and Yukon
Media Release Look Up, Way Up! Vancouver Skies Filled with Superheroes for a Great Cause Vancouver, B.C., (Sept 7) — The skies were filled with superheroes today as men and women suited up and rappelled 25 storeys down a Vancouver high rise all to raise money for Easter Seals BC/Yukon. Nearly 50 participants stepped outside their comfort zone and rappelled on this day, raising over […] The post Look Up, Way Up! Vancouver Skies Filled with Superheroes for a Great Cause appeared first on Ea...| Easter Seals BC and Yukon
More children and youth with disabilities will be able to go to camp thanks in part to a $7-million grant from the Province of B.C. “Going to camp is a fun-filled and life-changing experience that all children should have the opportunity to enjoy,” said Premier David Eby. “Yet many camps aren’t accessible for children with disabilities, and those that are fill up fast. That’s why […] The post Vancouver Island camp getting complete makeover appeared first on Easter Seals BC and Yukon.| Easter Seals BC and Yukon
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Have you met our Shawnigan Lion? Bet you didn’t know he’s nearly 100 years old! You may assume this regal fellow sits guarding Camp Shawnigan as a homage to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. However, this lion’s story begins nearly half a century before this property ever became our beloved Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan. Back in 1910, four acres of lakefront property […] The post The History of the Shawnigan Lake Lion appeared first on Easter Seals BC and Yukon.| Easter Seals BC and Yukon
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Easter Seals BC & Yukon is a service of the British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. As a trusted charity since 1952, we are dedicated to providing programs and services to persons with disabilities that help build their self-esteem, self-confidence and sense of independence.| Easter Seals BC and Yukon