Charity and Donations

The Abbotsford Eagles recently presented $20,000 to Zajac Ranch. Pictured are (from left) past president Brian Hill, Mel Zajac, president Jim Goertzen, past president Barbara Bell and Wendy Zajac. (Submitted photo)

Abbotsford Eagles donate $20K to Zajac Ranch in Mission

Money will be used to support local kids attending fully accessible camps

 

Mission’s chapter of Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited received a $10,000 donation from the Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation for its Youth RV Drop-in program. /Fraser Valley Realtors Photo

Mission’s Youth Unlimited chapter gets $10,000 donation for new program

Youth RV Drop-in program gets a boost while Mission Youth House is closed for repairs after flood

 

Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.

Every puppy should have a boy: Estate donation of nearly $1M left to Kelowna BC SPCA

Paul Bilyk donates $910,764 to Kelowna BC SPCA

 

The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation has issued an appeal on behalf of Fraser Health’s Integrated Homelessness Action Response Teams. (Submitted photo)

Fraser Valley homelessness care teams need a little support from community

Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation issues appeal for IHART teams

The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation has issued an appeal on behalf of Fraser Health’s Integrated Homelessness Action Response Teams. (Submitted photo)
P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma start with 4,300 km trip along Continental Divide

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)
Terry Malchuk of Abbotsford holds a Ukranian flag in a field in Ukraine. (Hero Society of Canada photo)

Abbotsford man donates time to gather needed medical equipment for Ukraine

The Hero Society of Canada is working to fill shipping container full of supplies

Terry Malchuk of Abbotsford holds a Ukranian flag in a field in Ukraine. (Hero Society of Canada photo)
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2,000 riders, volunteers prepare for 200-km summer fundraising ride from Cloverdale to Hope

  • Mar 20, 2023
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The new donor recognition wall at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford’s Crystal Gala members give ‘grateful recognition’ to donors in fight against breast cancer

New donor wall installed on second floor of Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

The new donor recognition wall at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Winning bidders in the 2022 virtual Make a Difference Sale picked up their items at a farm on South Parallel Road. The online auction returns this year from March 4 to 7. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Make a Difference Sale online auction and in-person lunch to be held in Abbotsford

Virtual event runs March 4 to 7, raising money for Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Winning bidders in the 2022 virtual Make a Difference Sale picked up their items at a farm on South Parallel Road. The online auction returns this year from March 4 to 7. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Six-year-old Kean Tinoco with mother Jenise. (submitted photo)

Chilliwack boy shares story in Variety Show of Hearts telethon

Kean Tinoco has faced several health issues since he was born, but he keeps powering through

Six-year-old Kean Tinoco with mother Jenise. (submitted photo)
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.

An oh-so-easy challenge built for Heart Month: Listen to Your Heart

February is about more than flowers + chocolates – a routine check up could save your life

  • Feb 6, 2023
Christian Nielsan was diagnosed with a faulty aortic heart valve at 38 during a routine check up.
The Vancouver Giants will hit the ice in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired jerseys, ready to take on the Tri-City Americans while supporting a great cause. (Diana Hong/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants to host Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles night for BC Children’s Hospital

Jerseys to be auctioned on Feb. 5

The Vancouver Giants will hit the ice in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired jerseys, ready to take on the Tri-City Americans while supporting a great cause. (Diana Hong/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Performer Blake Elliott presented a cheque for $10,000 from the ‘mister Blake foundation’ to Refresh Mobile Shower Ministry’s Bill Keyes in Abbotsford on Jan. 19. The ministry provides showers in a mobile unit to the unhoused, in partnership with other service providers in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Mobile shower ministry gets big boost to continue work in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge

Abbotsford-based group has provided 2,600 showers to people in need since 2019

Performer Blake Elliott presented a cheque for $10,000 from the ‘mister Blake foundation’ to Refresh Mobile Shower Ministry’s Bill Keyes in Abbotsford on Jan. 19. The ministry provides showers in a mobile unit to the unhoused, in partnership with other service providers in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Members of the Crystal Gala Foundation, which fundraises to improve access to breast cancer screening in the Fraser Valley. (Submitted)

Crystal Gala Foundation makes donations to improve breast cancer screening in Chilliwack and Abbotsford

Funds from October’s gala event given to Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation for equipment

Members of the Crystal Gala Foundation, which fundraises to improve access to breast cancer screening in the Fraser Valley. (Submitted)
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  • Jan 9, 2023
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Kim Dixon reacts after being told on Dec. 20, 2022 that she is this year’s Valley Toyota-Fix Auto car giveaway recipient at Fix Auto on Young Road in Chilliwack. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

VIDEO: Friends say Chilliwack Christmas car giveaway recipient always helping others

‘Really?’ Kim Dixon asked when told the news. ‘Isn’t there somebody else that is more deserving?’

Kim Dixon reacts after being told on Dec. 20, 2022 that she is this year’s Valley Toyota-Fix Auto car giveaway recipient at Fix Auto on Young Road in Chilliwack. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
James and Alan man one of the Salvation Army’s red kettles over the holiday season. The organization, as of Dec. 21, was still $61,000 away from its $165,000 goal. (Submitted photo)

Salvation Army concerned about drop in red kettle donations in Abbotsford-Mission

Organization asks for ‘outpouring of support’ from public to help reach $165K goal

James and Alan man one of the Salvation Army’s red kettles over the holiday season. The organization, as of Dec. 21, was still $61,000 away from its $165,000 goal. (Submitted photo)
Brenda Miller gives three-year-old Kairi Ketler her first haircut at Sassy Cuts on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Kairi is donating her 12-inch ponytails to be made into wigs for kids, and is also fundraising for charity. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progess)

Chilliwack girl, 3, donates ponytails from 1st ever haircut to Wigs for Kids, raises money for charity

Kairi Ketler had 12 inches of hair cut off, helps kids who have lost hair due to cancer

Brenda Miller gives three-year-old Kairi Ketler her first haircut at Sassy Cuts on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Kairi is donating her 12-inch ponytails to be made into wigs for kids, and is also fundraising for charity. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progess)
Briana Greer (left) in Terrace with her mother, Sheila Myshrall, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard) Anyone wishing to donate would need to call Vancouver General Hospital and mention Sheila Myshrall’s name. (Black Press Media file photo)

Daughter hopes for ‘Christmas miracle’ as B.C. mom’s kidney fails

Briana Greer hopes to save mom on B.C. kidney waiting list

Briana Greer (left) in Terrace with her mother, Sheila Myshrall, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard) Anyone wishing to donate would need to call Vancouver General Hospital and mention Sheila Myshrall’s name. (Black Press Media file photo)
Indie, a two-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd cross from Nanaimo, is being featured with 14 other pets from across Canada in Bosley’s by Pet Valu’s 2023 calendar, which raises money to help homeless pets. (Brittni Panter photo)

Vancouver Island dog is ‘Miss August’ in national fundraiser calendar

Bosley’s by Pet Valu chooses photograph of Indie taken in Nanaimo

  • Dec 12, 2022
Indie, a two-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd cross from Nanaimo, is being featured with 14 other pets from across Canada in Bosley’s by Pet Valu’s 2023 calendar, which raises money to help homeless pets. (Brittni Panter photo)