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Chair needed for walk
Kate Bouey - Aug 23, 2017 - Get Involved

A search is on for a volunteer to chair the 2018 Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s in Vernon. “Our Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s volunteer committee chairs are not only instrumental to raising funds to support people affected by dementia, they are truly helping to ignite a social movement,” said Angie Kok, of the Alzheimer […]

Let us help your organization
Okanagan Edge Staff - Aug 21, 2017 - Get Involved

Interior Savings Credit Union has an army of nearly 200 people ready to lend a hand, all it needs is a place to do it. On Oct. 19, the credit union will hold its annual Day of Difference, closing its branches early to allow employees across 14 communities (from Osoyoos to Clearwater) to give their time […]

Boxing raises cash for kids
Nicholas Johansen - Aug 18, 2017 - Get Involved

More than $21,000 was raised for children in need, as first-time boxers stepped into a ring for charity. Thirty boxers went toe to toe at Rutland Centennial Hall on Saturday. Kelowna’s Madkatz Boxing trained 14 complete beginners who took part in the slugfest. “For a three-month crash course, I got comments from other coaches on how well they […]

Hoodoo’s birthday fundraiser
Okanagan Edge Staff - Aug 17, 2017 - Get Involved

Penticton’s Hoodoo Adventures will celebrate its 10th birthday Aug. 30, with an adventure-themed gala fundraiser. Held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, the evening will include dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, a mystery wine pull (featuring a suite of local wine), and even a few “grown-up adventure camp-themed activities.” “We wanted to mark […]

3rd Annual On The Lawn
Contributed - Aug 16, 2017 - Get Involved

On the evening of Thursday, August 10th Mike Greer, the Executive Director of Elevation Outdoors, stood on the grass at the Kelowna Lawn Bowling Club holding a large cheque for $23,100 and not quite believing the moment. “I’m overwhelmed by emotion. OTL has created a tremendous boost in our ability to fund new programs and […]

End Summer Hunger
Contributed - Aug 15, 2017 - Get Involved

On June 11, 2017 Francis’ Cheng led a team of Scotiabank volunteers to raise money and food for The Salvation Army Central Okanagan at Save-On-Foods at Cooper and Lakeshore. Even the Okanagan Batman made an appearance at each location, providing opportunities for photos, and calling donors the “real heroes”. Save-On-Foods not only hosted the event, […]

Porsche hosts 100 men
Contributed - Aug 14, 2017 - Get Involved

More than 100 men will gather at the newly opened Porsche Centre Kelowna tomorrow to give back to the community. The Kelowna chapter of 100+ Men Who Give a Damn will hold its ninth quarterly meeting at the newly completed dealership Aug. 15, as members come together to support a local charity. The group has […]

Swinging for a cause
Madison Reeve - Aug 14, 2017 - Get Involved

Golfers teed off for a good cause at the eighth annual Kelowna Golf and Country Club Charity Golf Tournament. Funds from the event will benefit the Okanagan YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign through 2019. “We are so incredibly grateful that the tournament committee selected the YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign as the recipient of the tournament proceeds,” said the […]

Sandcastles support charity
Chantelle Deacon - Aug 11, 2017 - Get Involved

The 37th annual Penticton Peach Festival sandcastle building competition Thursday had an even stronger turnout than expected. Held every year at Skaha Beach during Peachfest, the event attracts impressive sandcastle building skills, while raising money for local charities. Last year the Penticton-Okanagan Rotary Club raised about $5,000. “This year was exceptionally good because we sold […]

Store to match donations
Contributed - Aug 10, 2017 - Get Involved

In response to overwhelming support and feedback from its customers, Urban Fare has announced it will match donations collected by former Hollywood executive and producer Larry Sugar for the victims of the BC wildfires. Sugar, a long-time Urban Fare customer, decided last week to setup a table outside the Yaletown grocery store and start collecting donations for […]