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Stand up for Kal Lake
Darren Handschuh - Aug 28, 2017 - Get Involved

People are being invited to stand up and paddle for Kalamalka Lake on Saturday, Sept. 2. Organizers of the 2017 Kalamalka Classic Standup Paddleboard Festival are ready for this year’s event with the goal of raising funds and awareness for the protection of Kalamalka Lake. Hailed as the largest paddleboard festival in Canada, the ‘Kal […]

Blood donors needed
Okanagan Edge Staff - Aug 25, 2017 - Get Involved

When the call for help goes out to Canadians, they respond. Canadian Blood Services saw that well-known Canadian value come to life earlier this summer as it worked to rebuild what was then a precarious inventory of blood for Canadian patients. As the Labour Day long weekend approaches, Canadian Blood Services is counting on that […]

Burgers to beat MS
Madison Reeve - Aug 24, 2017 - Get Involved

There’s never been a better reason to buy a Teen Burger. Today is A&W’s ninth annual Burgers to Beat MS day. Two dollars from every Teen Burger sold across Canada will go toward helping people living with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is one of the most common neurological diseases for adults in Canada, attacking the central nervous system and affecting vision, […]

Farm bag season begins
Colton Davies - Aug 24, 2017 - Get Involved

The Farm Bag Fundraiser is looking for organizations to fundraise with during the fall. The program distributes pre-ordered bags of produce, grown in the South Okanagan, to a non-profit organization of the customer’s choosing. Local schools are widely involved with the program across the Okanagan Valley. “As a parent with kids in school, the first couple weeks […]

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, […]