Pancakes & Pajamas 2023

Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC, Canada

Thank you for making Pancakes & Pajamas a success! We want to thank our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who attended our signature holiday event in 2023. Together we raised a remarkable $20,339.04 to support access to health care for Island families. We hope you’ll join us again in 2024 to enjoy some festive fun...

Pot of Gold 50/50 Raffle

Congratulations to our 2024 Pot of Gold 50/50 winner, S. Dudinsky! They won $8,445, which means $8,445 for Island kids. We’re so grateful for all who bought tickets to support Island kids. Proceeds support the Foundation’s homes away from home, Jeneece Place (Victoria) and Q̓ʷalayu House (Campbell River), and the Bear Essentials program, which helps...

When Pigs Fly Radiothon 2024

Save-On-Foods 1400 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, Canada

This fun-filled, 12-hour fundraising event is in support of Q̓ʷalayu House, our Home away from home in Campbell River. Since 2021, and with the support of our valued partner Vista Radio and generous donors, Radiothon has raised over $154,640!  Come visit us onsite at Save-On-Foods in Campbell River!  Vista Radio will be broadcasting live from 6 am to 6 pm,...

2024 Sunset Cinema

Coastal Community Credit Union's Sunset Cinema series is back this July, offering free family-friendly movies on a giant 3-story screen in communities across Vancouver Island. Even though the movies start after dark, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot. Bring blankets, pillows, or lawn chairs. All concession sales will go towards the...

2024 Higgy’s 9 hours

Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit 4063 Cowichan Valley Hwy, Duncan, BC, Canada

Higgy's on the Track is hosting the 9-Hour Motorcycle Endurance Event on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at the Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit. Riders will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., raising money for several charities, including the Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. Teams of three riders will take turns conquering the racetrack for...

Free

Island Roots Farmer’s Market

Frank Crane Arena 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Island Roots is Nanaimo’s Year-Round Farmers’ Market on August 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the field beside Frank Crane Arena. Island Roots hosts a wide variety of farmers, producers, and artisans local to Vancouver Island. Visit our booth on July 31, August 14 and

Free