Overview
Pacific coast brain injury conference society - brainstreams.ca
Slater Vecchio is proud to support Brainstreams.ca, the leading online information and educational resource for the brain injury community in British Columbia. Created by the Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference Society, Brainstreams.ca provides 24/7 support to the many thousands of people affected by brain injury, including those injured, their families, and their caretakers. The 22nd Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference takes place February 15-17, 2012 in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Victoria.
Website: www.brainstreams.ca
To explore partnership opportunities with Brainstreams.ca, contact Rosemary Casson at sponsor@brainstreams.ca.
Ugly ties change lives - BC paraplegic association
The BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) helps people with spinal cord injuries adjust, adapt and thrive by providing answers, information and community experiences. Slater Vecchio employees are supporting BCPA's Ugly Tie Campaign by purchasing buttons and donning their ugliest ties on September 23rd. The Firm is also sponsoring The Ugly Tie Affair fundraising event at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver on September 29th. Click here to learn more about BCPA's Ugly Tie Campaign.
Website: www.bcpara.org
kids "can" help - BC Children's Hospital foundation
Two years ago, Sean Thomas, now age 9, founded a program called Kids "Can" Help. When Sean's grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, Sean had the opportunity to meet other children with the same unfortunate diagnosis. Inspired by the courage of these children, Sean began collecting pennies and donating them to the BC Children's Hospital oncology department. This young and caring entrepreneur has actively promoted his program via local radio, T.V. and the Miracle Weekend Telethon. Sean's goal for this year is to raise $5,000 and the Slater Vecchio Team is going to help him get there.
To contribut to Sean's Kids "Can" Help fund, please visit: https://secure.bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/main.cfm?Event=ICE&Member=KidsCanHelp
Basics for babies - Greater Vancouver FOod bank SOciety
In December 2009, the firm held a warm clothing drive in collaboration with Kate Dugas, creator of a campaign and blog entitled "Change Everything." In December 2010, the theme was "Got Socks?" Partnered with the firm, Slater Vecchio staff brrought in nearly 300 pairs of socks for the people of the downtown east side.
This year, our focus is the Basics for Babies program, operated by JRFM in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. In addition to normal Food Bank items, Slater Vecchio employees will be contributing baby food, formula, and diapers.
The firm has committed to matching all contributions made by staff.
Basics for Babies: www.foodbank.bc.ca/programs/basics-for-babies
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society: www.foodbank.bc.ca/
Change Everything: www.changeeverything.ca
Crabtree Corner Family Resource Centre
December 2008, the employees of Slater Vecchio donated over 70 children’s books to Crabtree Corner Family Resource Centre.
Crabtree Corner Family Resource Centre provides programs and services for families who need them most. Located in Vancouver’s downtown east side, one of Canada’s most impoverished neighbourhoods, Crabtree Corner helps women and their families improve the quality of their lives.
Dress for Success
February 2009, the employee’s of Slater Vecchio held a successful clothing drive in the office on behalf of the non-profit women’s organization Dress for Success Vancouver. We look forward to making this a yearly tradition.
Dress for Success promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Website: www.dressforsuccess.org/vancouver
Greater Vancouver Food Bank SOCIETY
Throughout the year the employee’s of Slater Vecchio generously donate food and money by holding canned food drives and donating to the GVFBS lunch money program.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society helps feed up to 9,000 people each week in 15 depots located in Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver and the North Shore. Additionally, the GVFBS aids over 100 food-serving agencies within these areas, providing help to approximately another 16,000 individuals weekly.
Website: www.foodbank.bc.ca
Sun Run
Every year, Slater Vecchio employees participate in the Annual Vancouver Sun Run. Since its inception, the Sun Run has donated over $1.5 million to charity.
Website: www.sunrun.com
ride to conquer cancer - BC Cancer Foundation
James Buckley, James Richards and Frank Ficocelli participated in the the 2009 Ride to Conquer Cancer. Team name Team Finn which consisted of 30 Riders who together raised a total of $170,583.12. The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting BC Cancer Foundation is an epic cycling journey through Canada's Pacific region, for a distance of over 200 km.Proceeds will support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at the BC Cancer Foundation, a leader in cancer research and care.
CTV News Coverage: www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/teamctv/
Slater Vecchio also sponsored the 2009 Ride2Survive - Canadian Cancer Society
Website: www.bccancerfoundation.com
Group Applied Behavior Analysis (GABA)
Slater Vecchio has donated to help support the rebuild of a new Facility for the GABA Children's Society. GABA (Group Applied Behavior Analysis) is a partnership between ABA Learning Centre (ABALC) and Group ABA Children’s Society, a non-profit society. The intensive intervention programs are designed and the GABA staff is provided support and training in ABA by professionals from ABALC. GABA enrolls children between 3 years and 6 years of age, who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (autism).
Website: www.abacentre.ca
Crohn's and Colitis Heel 'n Weel a thon
The firm sponsored a client to participate in the annual Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada’s (CCFC).
The Heel 'N' Wheel-a-Thon is an energetic and fun fundraising event. Strap on your skates, hop on your bike, or lace up your walking shoes to join the thousands of Canadians at almost 80 locations across the country who will be using their heels or wheels to raise money to find a cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The Heel ‘N’ Wheel-a-Thon is a great way to spread awareness of IBD and raise much need funds for research.
Website: www.heelnwheelathon.ca
Athletics for Kids
Slater Vecchio donated to the 7th Annual Athletics for Kids Gala. All proceeds benefitted financially challenged youth in BC to support their involvement in amateur sport.
Athletics for Kids Mission is “to work diligently and thoughtfully in providing needy youth in the community greater access to organized amateur sport in conjunction with their academic endeavours.”
Website: www.a4k.ca
Nicaragua Children's Foundations
Sponsor the Nicaragua Children's Foundation CVC Racing
The purpose of the Nicaragua Children’s Foundation is to advance education in Nicaragua by establishing and operating schools and by providing materials, books, equipment, educational aids, resources and physical improvements to existing schools. The organization operates both in the town of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and in its surrounding areas.
The Nicaragua Children’s Foundation has recently established a school for disabled children in San Juan del Sur called Los Pipitos. The NCF is also currently supporting two other elementary schools in or near San Juan del Sur.
Website: www.nicaraguachildrensfoundation.com
CVC Racing
Slater Vecchio participates in and sponsors this riding club.
CVC wanted to get a group of people together… ride their bikes as fast as they all could… and have a blast doing it. Organized weekly rides, compiling a great group of people, and proven race results were all achieved by CVC members in its first year of existence, and the future looks forward to expanding our program! CVC offers its members, sophisticated winter fitness programs, indoor team spinning sessions, and on the road racing tactic instruction. CVC plans to expand its ambitions both at the recreational and racing levels, while continuing to maintain it’s laid back, no “roadie attitude”.
Website: www.cvcracing.com
Glotman Global Simpson Bike Club
Slater Vecchio participates in and sponsors this riding club.
Glotman Simpson Cycling Club fully supports the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.
"Pancreatic Cancer is the second most common gastrointestinal malignancy and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in North America. It affects both men and women. According to statistics from the National Cancer Institute of Canada, approximately 3,400 Canadians are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer yearly. In British Columbia, approximately 480 new cases are diagnosed each year. The mortality rate is virtually identical to the incidence rate. Only 1-4% of pancreatic cancer patients survive at five years after diagnosis.
Website: www.glotmansimpsoncycling.ca/about
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association
Slater Vecchio both sponsors and participates in the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association. Proceeds go to programs helping to support the FVBIA.
The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association is a charitable organization that has been offering support and services to people with acquired brain injuries and their families since 1997. They provide a variety of programs throughout the Fraser Valley from Langley to Boston Bar.
Website: www.fvbia.org
Lower mainland Brain Injury Association
Slater Vecchio both sponsors and participates in the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association. Proceeds go to programs helping to support the PRBIA.
The Powell River Brain Injury Society mission statement is:
To promote prevention, recovery, education, community awareness
and life beyond acquired brain injury.
Website: www.lmbia.org
Sponsor the Powell River Brain Injury Society
Website: www.braininjurysociety.ca