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Why I give: Pat’s legacy of compassion

At 90 years young, Patrick, also known as Pat, embodies a legacy of compassion in his Campbell River community. In addition to a 30-year career as a brewer, Pat served...
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Island family creates legacy to care for kids just like theirs

The Enns family of Victoria know first-hand the support provided by Children’s Health Foundation. Spencer and Ruby, the two youngest of Harlan and Jennifer’s three children, have received care at...
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How giving forward changes lives: Margaret’s gift to future generations

Margaret Smith lived on a quiet street in Cordova Bay, in a house with views of the lush, green Cordova Bay Golf Course on one side and the ocean on...
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Save-On-Foods stores stock the pantry at Jeneece Place

Families at Jeneece Place have one less anxiety, thanks to the generous support of eight Greater Victoria Save-On-Foods stores. Save-On-Foods delivered $800 in gift cards to Jeneece Place on Friday,...
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Why Selwyn Wong is leaving a legacy of health for Island kids

Over the past two extraordinary years, as the hectic pace of the world slowed, we’ve had time to reflect on what matters most to each of us. The importance of...
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Save-On-Foods fills Jeneece Place pantry for the holiday season

Families staying at Jeneece Place have ample food to prepare meals this holiday season, and well into 2021, as Save-On-Foods has once again stocked the pantry at Victoria’s home away...
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Jeneece Place lights up to brighten spirits during the holiday season

Victoria’s beloved home away from home, Jeneece Place, is lifting spirits with an 8,000-bulb holiday light display. This marks the ninth annual holiday light up at Jeneece Place thanks to...
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Vancouver Island family donates $160K toward inclusive outdoor recreation space at Prospect Lake

Island families will have more options to access inclusive outdoor adventure thanks to a generous donation of $160,000 to Power To Be from the Masons, a local Vancouver Island family....
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How this Campbell River couple is helping to build Q̓ʷalayu House one can at a time

For retired Campbell River couple Al and Gay Ruff, giving back has always been an essential part of who they are. After their son and daughter-in-law decided to grow their...
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Bryan Thomson: GivingTuesdayNow

Bryan Thomson has been a generous donor and volunteer board member with Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island since 2015. As a long-time advocate for child and youth mental health...
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A conversation with Janice Mason and the legacy of her brother David

Ask Victoria resident Janice Mason about her brother David and she’s quick to describe him as a central part of their tight-knit family. The youngest child of four, David was...
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Meet the Santa and Mrs Claus of Jeneece Place

Every Christmas Eve, when Jeneece Place is quiet for the evening, when the holiday baking in the kitchen has wrapped up, and when the Christmas lights are twinkling throughout the...