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North Shore ConneXions Society

Walk and Rollathon - North Shore ConneXions' 65th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate North Shore ConneXions Society's 65th Anniversary with our first ever Virtual Walk and Rollathon. Get outside, get some exercise and raise money for our community! Cover as many KMs as you can in 7 days and HAVE FUN doing it!
CA$5,055
raised of CA$6,500 target
by 111 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Closed on 15/05/2021
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Thank you all for your generous donations! We raised $5055 and cant wait to do this again next year!

Sign up to raise money and participate in our Virtual Walk and Rollathon!

Get outside and hit your local neighbourhoods, tracks, and parks and walk, run or roll to show your support for North Shore ConneXions. The event starts on May 1 and ends May 7 and you can go as far and as often as you want ... anywhere, anytime.

It's easy to participate .. .set up your own fundraising page by clicking the orange START FUNDRAISNG button. Share the link and encourage your friends, family and coworkers to pledge a certain amount per km traveled or to donate a flat amount. You can even connect your page to your Strava App. profile to track how far you've gone.

Share photos or videos of you reaching your personal goal on social media for a chance to WIN SOME COOL PRIZES! Don't forget to use the hashtags #walkforconnexions and #walkandroll!

The event starts on May 1 and ends May 7. All funds raised will support the community we serve and help us meet our goals.We will inspire you along the way with daily check ins on social media. If you would rather fundraise for the Walk and Rollathon offline, download this form to get started.

CLICK HERE for step-by-step instructions on creating your campaign.

North Shore ConneXions Society has been providing services for people with intellectual disabilities in North Vancouver for 65 years. We are passionate advocates, community leaders, caregivers, and volunteers. Our common goal of community inclusion for all underpins our programs and initiatives. Our strength lies in the desire to constantly improve, listen to the people we serve, and work with families and self-advocates to bring about the social change we champion.

Our Mission is to support families and serve children and adults living with intellectual disabilities by:

1. Providing quality programs and services which support the development, independence and empowerment of adults, children and families

2. Working in partnership with adults, children, families, Society members and members of the community

3. Advocating for and developing a full range of community based services to meet the unique needs of each person and family

OUR VISION

A community where all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to lead active, fulfilling lives and are recognized as contributing members of the community.

OUR VALUES

We celebrate the individuality and diversity of each person

We value the contributions of each person

We believe in a community where everyone belongs

We believe caring relationships enhance the quality of life

We promote understanding and acceptance through participation in community life

We believe working together makes a difference and shapes the future

We encourage creativity and innovation

We build our service on a foundation of open communication, respect and trust

About the charity

We support people with intellectual disabilities by providing the care they need to feel safe & enjoy physical & emotional well being. We seek to discover and honour their interests, talents & skills so they can thrive and become genuine members of their local community & live the lives they choose.

Donation summary

Total raised
CA$5,055.00
Online donations
CA$5,055.00
Offline donations
CA$0.00
Direct donations
CA$2,030.00
Donations via fundraisers
CA$3,025.00

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