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Countdown To Race Day:
A History of Good Causes
The primary goals of the Vancouver Sun Run are the promotion of health, fitness, and a sense of community.
When the race began in 1985, just 3,200 participants walked or ran on the streets of downtown Vancouver. Each year the race grew, attracting new people to what soon became a Vancouver tradition of fun and fitness. Although not designed as a charity event, the Vancouver Sun Run is proud to have donated more than $3.3 million in proceeds for important causes since 1985.
Participants can support our partner charities by making a donation during registration or creating their own pledge page on the charity’s site which you can click below. We encourage you to make a donation and run on behalf of a great cause! Any money you personally raise using your pledge page (on the charity sites) will go directly to your selected charity.
Register for the race, then click below on your choice of charity to set up your pledge page. On behalf of all the charities, we THANK YOU for your support.
The BC Cancer Foundation raises funds for BC Cancer to support world-leading scientists and clinicians across the province — as they advance global innovation and accelerate access for all British Columbians to cutting edge cancer care, close to home. As the largest philanthropic funder of cancer research and care in the province, our donors fuel hope for the 80,000 patients per year who depend on BC Cancer. Every dollar we raise stays in B.C., advancing breakthroughs and innovation across BC Cancer’s research programs and six world-class centers.
The BC Epilepsy Society is a provincially incorporated non-profit organization and a federally registered charitable organization dedicated to supporting the over 50,000 people living with epilepsy in BC and their families, friends, and loved ones. We welcome all people living with and affected by epilepsy in BC into an epilepsy community that provides information, advocacy, and support. We also work to raise awwareness of epilepsy and decrease the stigma asociated with epilepsy in the community. Your generous support allows to incredible work to continue.
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver was established in 1978, enabling impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. All children and youth are empowered to reach their full potential through mentorship. Our 7 prevention-based mentoring programs support, over 1,000 children and youth in our community every year with locations in Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, New Westminster, the North Shore, Richmond, the Tri-Cities, and Vancouver.
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease). Through research, patient programs, advocacy, and awareness, we have been working on improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases. We are one of the top two health charity funders of Crohn’s and colitis research in the world, investing over $145 million in research since 1974, leading to important breakthroughs in genetics, gut microbes, inflammation and cell repair as well as laying the groundwork for new and better treatments.
At the Family Network for Deaf Children (FNDC), we believe the true challenge for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children isn’t the inability to hear – it’s language deprivation. When DHH children lack access to language, they miss out on critical opportunities for connection and growth leading to a lifetime of barriers.
FNDC ensures DHH children develop language, primarily through American Sign Language (ASL), helping them live full lives equal to their hearing peers. We support parents with resources, host camps that foster language and social skills, and offer leadership opportunities to DHH youth, preparing them for bright futures.
Your contribution helps us prevent language deprivation and create opportunities for DHH children to thrive. Together, we can give them the tools they need for a lifetime of success.
The GVFB is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide healthy food to those in need. The GVFB provides assistance to over 16,000 people each month through direct distribution in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. The GVFB also provides food support to 138 community agencies throughout these communities, such as housing agencies, women and children’s shelters, transition houses and after-school programs, which in turn provide meals and snacks to thousands of people each week.
Heart & Stroke is a Canadian charity that helps people live longer, healthier lives by fighting heart disease and stroke. We raise awareness, fund research, and work with communities to improve care and prevention.
Hope Air bridges the distance between home and hospital for Canadians in need. At Hope Air, we believe that all Canadians should have access to the healthcare they need, regardless of where you live or if you can’t afford to travel. Hope Air is committed to easing the stress of getting there by providing families, from coast to coast, with free flights and accommodations.
Mom2Mom supports children in poverty by
empowering their moms. We provide single
mothers with groceries, household essentials, extracurricular opportunities for kids, and emergency assistance, creating a strong yearround support system. With healthier, bettersupported moms, children can grow and thrive despite the challenges of poverty.
FNDC ensures DHH children develop language, primarily through American Sign Language (ASL), helping them live full lives equal to their hearing peers. We support parents with resources, host camps that foster language and social skills, and offer leadership opportunities to DHH youth, preparing them for bright futures.
Your contribution helps us prevent language deprivation and create opportunities for DHH children to thrive. Together, we can give them the tools they need for a lifetime of success.
The Raise-a-Reader fundraising and awareness campaign was created by the Vancouver Sun newspaper in 1997 to support family literacy programs in BC. It empowers children and families with tools to improve their reading skills. These skills are the foundation for lifelong learning that affects the quality of life and the health and social economic well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Stanley Park Ecology inspires, understanding, respect, and stewardship of urban ecosystems through education, conservation, and research rooted in Stanley Park. We connect people of all ages to nature and empower communities to protect biodiversity.