A documentation of my journey to improve my life
#CharityChallenge #7 took me to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Holiday Lunch.
Not only did this amazing event bring some #HolidayCheer to some isolated members of the community but it gave the opportunity for some young people to connect and understand people who are facing troubles with mental health.
Such an inspiring day with some really positive results. To volunteer, go to Volinspire or contact denise.scott@cmha.bc.ca.
The world sucks and so do we It’s easy to look at the world and think the whole place is going to hell in a handbag. Bombs are being dropped in Syria and Iraq killing thousands, both civilian and military alike. Millions of people are fleeing war-torn countries in search of new, safer lives but are instead finding only hate, prejudice and xenophobe. Russia is hacking the US, China is battling their neighbours for land, and President-Elect Trump (which is still hard...
My #CharityChallenge took me to the Kelowna Gospel Mission to spread some holiday cheer.
The energy of the staff and volunteers was electric. They were all so passionate about helping those less fortunate and you could see the gratitude on everyone’s face that came through.
Although it’s sad to see so many people living without, it’s uplifting to know that an organization like the Gospel Mission is there to help.
To volunteer contact Sonya @ sonja@kelownagospelmission.ca or drop off a food or fund donation to their downtown location.
#PeopleHelpingPeople #PowerfulStuff #TisTheSeason #GiveBack #MakeADifference #HelpTheHomeless #Volunteer #Inspired #ScaleSomeoneElsesLife
#CharityChallenge #5 was an adventure into the snow with CRIS Adaptive Adventures.
CRIS (Community Recreational Initiatives Society) overcomes barriers by allowing disabled individuals to get out and enjoy the outdoors with hikes, bikes, rock climbing, and kayaking.
The smiles they put on their participants faces and the positive value they get out of being able to do something adventurous outdoors is absolutely amazing.
If you’d like to volunteer contact Crystal @
general@adaptiveadventures.ca or (250) 979 3941.
You can also be a part of their epic Polar Bear Dip fundraiser on January 1st by going to http://bit.ly/2hO7BPk
#SoMuchFun #GetOutdoors #OutdoorsIsForEveryone #MakeSomeonesDay #GiveBack #Charity #Volunteer #Adventure
What is it that truly inspires you? When has something special truly moved, driven or motivated you? It’s hard to put your finger on. Sometimes it`s more of a feeling than a specific action or purpose, but you can always tell when it’s happened. That feeling of overwhelming positivity you get when you’ve witnessed something that’s so selfless and impactful that you can’t help but feel uplifted by it. Perhaps it’s something as simple as seeing an elderly man being...
#CharityChallenge – Mamas for Mamas
The Mamas partnered with the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank and Kelowna Santas to provide all the gift for the Food Bank hampers this year.
Mamas For Mamas is an amazing support community and exchange networks for mothers of all kinds.
For more details go to mamasformams.ca and to help with their toy drive go to kelownasantas.com.
#MamasHelpingMamas #MamasOneToyChallenge #Charity #GiveBack #Volunteer #ThisTheSeason #VolinspiredVolinspire
The Mamas for Mamas #ToyDrive was my 4th #CharityChallenge stop.
The Mamas partnered with the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank and Kelowna Santas to provide all the gift for the Food Bank hampers this year.
Mamas For Mamas is an amazing support community and exchange networks for mothers of all kinds.
For more details go to mamasformams.ca and to help with their toy drive go to kelownasantas.com.
#MamasHelpingMamas #MamasOneToyChallenge #Charity #GiveBack#Volunteer #ThisTheSeason #Volinspired Volinspire
Today’s #CharityChallenge took me to The Kelowna SPCA where I made some new friends both human and furry.
The passion of the staff and volunteers was overwhelming in everything they did from caring for sick animals to making sure they find their “forever homes.”
I had no idea the SPCA did so many things. They organize foster networks for animals who can’t stay in kennels, they take animal food donations and supply to owners who might need help paying their puppy food bills, they even perform cruelty investigations to assure pets are always in the happiest and healthiest environment.
If you’d like to support the SPCA you can either contact Kaylyn Robinson (krobinson@spca.bc.ca) to volunteer or support one of the great projects they are organizing this season.
The Kelowna SPCA office has a tree full or ornaments with donation needs written on them. Pop by, grab an ornament and fulfil the small donation.
On Dec 17th from 10am – 2pm the Kelowna SPCA will be having their annual bake sale. Grab some delicious holiday baked goods and help raise money to support their amazing programs.
Today’s #CharityChallenge took me to the Canadian Blood Services clinic here in Kelowna.
I donated blood (which has now become a breeze) and I spent the afternoon volunteering and helping some amazing high school students donate as well.
Their passion to donate and save lives at such a young age was truly inspiring.
In a season where accidents are high and hospitals are full donating blood is often the best gift you can give.
And if you can’t give blood, give time!
They are always looking for volunteers to help both at the clinic and out in the community to help spread the word and get people in to donate.
If you’d like to make a blood donation go to blood.ca and select a donor clinic near you.
If you’d like to volunteer as well, contact Patti Kilback @ 250-717-5244 ext 4
