Charity Challenge

Run for the sake of others in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge!

The Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge is a unique opportunity for runners and walkers to fundraise for charities in our community.

2012 Scotiabank Group Charity Partners

2012 Featured Charities
	Alzheimer Society of B.C. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, to promote awareness and to search for the causes and cures. start pledging today
	British Columbia Bereavement Helpline BC Victims of Homicide, an initiative of the British Columbia Bereavement Helpline, funds support groups for families and friends who have been affected by homicide loss in B.C. start pledging today
	Union Gospel Mission Union Gospel Mission is a non-profit urban relief organization that has been reaching out to Vancouver's hungry, hurting and homeless for over 70 years. start pledging today

2012 National Charity Partner
	The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is part of the world's largest voluntary health organization. We have invested over $800 million in life-saving blood cancer research. start pledging today

	Adoptive Families Association of BC Supporting and promoting adoption in BC since 1977, AFABC strives to fulfill the vision: A family for every child. start pledging today
	Amnesty International Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of nearly 3 million people who work to protect and promote human rights. start pledging today
	The Arthritis Society, BC & Yukon Division Over the last 60 years, The Arthritis Society has invested more than $175 million towards arthritis research to develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure for this painful disease. start pledging today
	The Asthma Society of Canada The Asthma Society of Canada operates across the country and its mission is to empower the 3 million Canadians living with asthma to live symptom-free and barrier-free. start pledging today
	BC Cancer Foundation As an independent charitable organization, the BC Cancer Foundation raises funds exclusively for the BC Cancer Agency that support innovative cancer research and compassionate enhancements to patient care. start pledging today
	BC Children's Hospital Foundation BC Children's Hospital Foundation works with donors to advance child health by funding research, leadership recruitment, education, equipment and capital projects at BC Children's Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre. start pledging today
	BC Lung Association The mission of the BC Lung Association is to lead provincial and international lung health initiatives, prevent lung disease, help people manage lung disease and promote lung health. start pledging today
	The BC Neurofibromatosis Foundation The BC Neurofibromatosis Foundation is dedicated to empowering children and families battling NF through education and support, and ultimately funding a cure for this common but relatively unknown genetic disorder. start pledging today
	BC Society of Transition Houses BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) is a centre of excellence enhancing the continuum of services and strategies necessary to end violence against women, youth and children. start pledging today
	BC SPCA (British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Our mission: To protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. start pledging today
	BC Paraplegic Association The British Columbia Paraplegic Association (BCPA) helps individuals with spinal cord injuries (or related disability) and their families, adjust, adapt and thrive by providing answers, information and unique community experiences. start pledging today
	Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver creates possibilities for at-risk children by matching them with positive adult role models who mentor them to realize their full potential. start pledging today
	Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Big Sisters is committed to enhancing the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of girls through supportive relationships with female mentors. start pledging today
	Camp Kerry Society The Camp Kerry Society provides bereavement support services and programs to families who are grieving the death of a loved one or coping with a life-threatening illness. start pledging today
	Canadian Diabetes Association — Team Diabetes Team Diabetes is the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association that makes a difference in the lives of the 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. register and start pledging today
	Canadian Humanitarian Canadian Humanitarian focuses on providing and promoting education as the path way to poverty reduction in Ethiopia. start pledging today
	Canadian Liver Foundation The Canadian LIver Foundation is a national non-profit organization committed to promoting liver health, providing hope for people with liver disease, and eliminating the over 100 forms of liver disease. start pledging today
	Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society — British Columbia Chapter CPAWS-BC protects wilderness in every corner of B.C. and deep into the ocean. Our goal is to keep B.C.'s great parks, oceans and ecosystems wild for this century and beyond. start pledging today
	Canadian Red Cross Society The mission of the Canadian Red Cross is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. start pledging today
	The Canadian Women's Foundation The Canadian Women's Foundation is Canada's public foundation for women and girls. We empower women and girls in Canada to move out of violence, out of poverty and into confidence. start pledging today
	Canucks Autism Network The Canucks Autism Network is dedicated to providing programs, events and activities for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout British Columbia. start pledging today
	Cassie and Friends Cassie and Friends exists to provide support to better the lives of all children, youth, young adults and families affected by Juvenile Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. start pledging today
	The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education in British Columbia We are dedicated providing support, information, and education about epilepsy and seizures to those affected by epilepsy. start pledging today
	Children's Arts Umbrella Association Arts Umbrella, a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth ages 2 to 19, engages more than 24,000 kids annually through tuition-based and free-of-charge outreach programs throughout Metro Vancouver. start pledging today
	Children's Hearing and Speech Centre of BC Children's Hearing and Speech Centre of BC, an auditory-oral school, provides deaf and hard of hearing children with opportunities to develop spoken language and reach their fullest potential. start pledging today
	Children's Heart Network The CHN provides community-based education and support to over 500 families in BC that have children who are living with congenital or acquired heart disease. start pledging today
	The Children's Wish Foundation — B.C. & Yukon Chapter The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is dedicated to providing children with high-risk, life threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish. start pledging today
	CNIB, BC-Yukon Division (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) CNIB provides community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure that Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. start pledging today
	Coast Mental Health Coast promotes recovery of persons with mental illness. start pledging today
	The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada In approximately 90% of individuals, colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable, if detected early. The CCAC is committed to providing high level education and awareness programs, support for patients and advocacy on their behalf. start pledging today
	David Suzuki Foundation The David Suzuki Foundation works to protect the diversity of nature and our quality of life, now and for the future. start pledging today
	Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation Together we are changing the world of HIV/AIDS care. start pledging today
	Earthsave Canada EARTHSAVE CANADA is a Vancouver-based charity, helping people choose foods that benefit the environment, health and animals. Save the planet one bite at a time. start pledging today
	Engineers Without Borders — Run To End Poverty Run to End Poverty is a team of compassionate runners united for a common cause — to bring an end to extreme poverty in Africa. start pledging today
	Firefighters Without Borders Canada Firefighters Without Borders Canada provides a life-saving, helping hand up to firefighters in the developing world through cross-training, in-kind donations and friendship. start pledging today
	Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada The Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada is a charity organization dedicated to funding biomedical research for treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Fragile X Syndrome, a devastating genetic condition. start pledging today
	Giovanni Bastone Foundation The Giovanni Bastone Foundation raises funds for childhood cancer research in British Columbia. start pledging today
	Gymnastics Canada Gymnastics Canada is the national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in Canada; a sport recognized as a foundation for all sports because it helps develop fundamental movement skills. start pledging today
	Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through research, promotion of healthy living and advocacy. start pledging today
	The JIBC Foundation The JIBC Foundation supports students and justice and public safety professionals educated at JIBC by raising funds to provide scholarships and bursaries and equipment and tools for learning. start pledging today
	The Kettle Friendship Society Supporting people living with mental illness to lead healthier lives by providing mental health services & housing. start pledging today
	Kids Up Front Foundation (Vancouver) Kids Up Front is a non-profit charitable organization that provides access to arts, culture, sports and recreation for kids who otherwise would not have the opportunity. start pledging today
	Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Our Mission: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. start pledging today
	MusicFest Vancouver Explore extraordinary music! That's MusicFest Vancouver's invitation to you, as it brings you its annual feast of classical, jazz and world music presentations each August in venues across Vancouver. start pledging today
	Myasthenia Gravis Association of B.C. Myasthenia Gravis (grave muscular weakness) is a rare chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that can strike anyone at any age causing severe and variable muscular weakness. start pledging today
	Ovarian Cancer Canada Ovarian Cancer Canada is the only national charity in Canada dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, the most fatal women's cancer, through programs in awareness, education, support and research. start pledging today
	RainCity Housing and Support Society RainCity Housing and Support Society is a grassroots organization built around compassion and delivers innovative housing and support solutions for people living with mental illness, addictions and other challenges. start pledging today
	Servants Anonymous Society SAS offers safe homes, education, addiction prevention programs, and long-term support, to female youth and women who have been sexually exploited, are homeless or at risk of homelessness and/or exploitation. start pledging today
	SOS Children's Village BC SOS Chidlren's Village BC exists to give hope, healing and home to foster children and vulnerable youth on their journey of healing. start pledging today
	Special Olympics BC Special Olympics BC provides individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences. start pledging today
	St. Paul's Hospital Foundation of Vancouver St. Paul's Hospital Foundation raises funds for enhanced patient care, capital projects, equipment, research and teaching at St. Paul's Hospital. start pledging today
	Tapestry Foundation for Health Care We Care for Seniors. start pledging today
	Vancouver Aquarium The Vancouver Aquarium, Canada's largest marine science centre, is a leader in connecting people to the natural world. We promote a sustainable world where aquatic life is diverse and flourishing. start pledging today
	Vancouver Humane Society The Vancouver Humane Society is dedicated to exposing animal abuse and assisting individuals, businesses and governments to end animal suffering, cruelty and exploitation. start pledging today
	Westcoast Family Centres Society Westcoast Family Centres Society provides local families with "Building Blocks for Better Lives". start pledging today
	YWCA Vancouver YWCA Vancouver's mission is to touch lives and build better futures for children, youth and women through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities. start pledging today

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Sign-up online to raise funds as part of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge: follow these 4 easy steps!

1. Register online* for the the half-marathon or 5k run / walk. This is the easiest way to enter and you will receive an instant confirmation by email.
   *Online registration closes midnight PST, Monday, June 18, 2012.
2. Once you have successfully registered you will receive a confirmation email of your entry from Eventsonline or Active and be directed to the online fundraising program. You can then create your own personal fundraising page and start collecting pledges for one of our 33+ charitable partners. Each of the charities has an online pledging system setup in support of the event!
3. Follow the steps in the Fundraising section and click on 'Sign Up' and choose how you would like to fundraise. You can:
   • Fundraise as an Individual — Sign up as an individual. You can create or join a fundraising team later if you want to.
   • Create a Fundraising Team — Team Captains can create their teams by entering their team name & description.
   • Join an existing Fundraising Team — Enter the name of the team you want to join or retrieve a list of registered teams by searching by the team captain's first or last name.
4. Enter your fundraising contact information, create a username and password, and choose the charity you want to fundraise for. Your username and password allows you to log onto the fundraising website whenever you want to send solicitation emails or check your fundraising results. Your username and log in information will be sent to you in a new confirmation email. Keep this email for easy access back to your fundraising site.

Now you're ready to start fundraising. Once you're registered, you can start sending emails to family and friends asking for their support.

Collecting pledges offline?

If your charity of choice does not have a paper pledge form to download, please use our generic Donation Collection Form (PDF, 75 KB).

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Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge Awards

• $5,000 will be awarded to the Official Charity that has the most participants (all/any combination of events). Important: each runner/walker must raise at least $10 for the charity to count.
• $5,000 will go to the Official Charity that raises the largest amount of pledges (total $$ raised)
• $5,000 will be awarded to the Official Charity that raises the largest amount of pledge dollars per participant (i.e. a charity might have only 12 runners, but they raise an average of $3,000 each).

Important rules:

1. Total and awards will be based on standings at 11:50pm July 8th, 2012.
2. No charity can win more than one award. In the event that a charity should win more than one category, they will be awarded the prize for the category in which they have the widest margin of victory; the runner(s)-up in the other category(ies) will then win the other award(s).

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