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Terry Fox Foundation gets record $25M donation

The Terry Fox Foundation received a huge boost Thursday, with the largest single donation in the organization’s history: $25 million from the Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation.

Canadians step up to give blood after fire at Alberta military base kills four

Canadian Blood Services says it has been “deeply moved” by a surge in public support following a deadly fire at a military base in Wainwright, Alta. The non-profit reported Monday that it saw a fourfold increase in the number of appointment bookings for blood donations on Sunday. Canadian Blood Services said Monday Alberta and Saskatchewan saw the strongest surge in public interest in blood donations. Donation events in those provinces are almost fully booked over the next few days, the non-profit said.

Fourth annual Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ Night Light Walk™ expands to 15 communities amid shortage of second-stage housing

With survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) facing a shortage of longer-term housing options, thousands of Canadians across fifteen communities will come together this fall for the fourth annual Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ Night Light Walk™, presented by TD. As Canada's largest event series dedicated to supporting women's shelters, the fundraiser brings together families, frontline advocates and Royal LePage REALTORS® to raise funds for second-stage housing and transitional shelters for women and children escaping abuse.

Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure raises $18 million at 35th annual event

Thanks to the dedication of runners, walkers, donors, volunteers and partners, the CIBC Run for the Cure has been a powerful engine for improving breast cancer outcomes, raising $558 million for the cause to date. Funds raised are invested in the most promising research, clinical trials that save lives, advocacy and compassionate support programs that provide care, comfort and vital connections to those affected by breast cancer in Canada.

Trees for Life launches multi-province urban greening campaign to help cool Canadian cities

Over 40 community planting events will expand the urban tree canopy across seven provinces this year; First of 20 spring plantings kicks off April 19

Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

This past weekend, the Honourable Senator Dr. Kristopher Wells, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of almost $600,000 to support the delivery of inclusive, culturally sensitive SRH services and resources to the communities across the country that need them. The announcement took place at the Positive Light Gala in Edmonton, AB, held in support of building a more inclusive and accepting society for all, including people living with HIV.

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