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Stay in and Help Us Event This Weekend

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Instead of hitting the town this Saturday night one group is encouraging you to invite some friends over for a Boggle tournament or to pop some popcorn and melt into your couch for a night of movie watching. “Social Media for Social Change (SM4SC) serves as an example of how social media can bring together […]

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Weekend to End Breast Cancer 2009

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

For the last few years, a few days each summer have been dedicated to individuals who come together and walk for a cause during the Weekend to End Breast Cancer across our nation in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. The Weekend to End Breast Cancer benefiting BC Cancer Foundation. During one amazing weekend, […]

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Team Diabetes Fundraising Pub Night Save the Date

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last September I profiled two local women who are gearing up for a marathon run in support of Team Diabetes Canada. One of them was Candice, whom I’ve known since junior high school. Her run is coming up in July, and in an effort to do some fundraising she is hosting a pub night in […]

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World Vision's One Life Exhibit Opens in Metrotown

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time and World Vision is trying to spread awareness across our nation with the One Life exhibition that shows you the effect of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on a child growing up in Africa. From now until March 1st the One Life exhibit will take up 2,000 square feet […]

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Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile – Save the Date

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Just as many are conceding to the fact that Vancouver has yet again become a “no fun city” numerous events filled with family fun are popping on my radar and this is another — and it’s for a great cause to boot. Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile on Flickr Chip’s really not dead yet, […]

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Toni & Guy Anniversary Hair and Fashion Show Tonight

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m a big fan of anniversaries and it may have been a little-known fact that my Best of 604 Awards were originally started because I wanted to celebrate my 5th blogaversary with others, in style, while supporting a cause. Tonight, Toni & Guy, the world-famous hair salon, is having a special bash of its own […]

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Vancouver Twestival Venue and Tickets

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few weeks ago I hopped on board the Twestival organization team and decided to figure out Vancouver’s event. Twestival is a high profile event for Charity:Water that will be taking place in over 180 cities o February 12, 2009. Our plan is to get together after work for food, drinks, mingling, raffle prizes, fundraising, […]

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Flip N Asian Show at Lafflines

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m all about supporting a good cause, especially fun events that in turn also support causes. Next Thursday (February 5th) the Flip N Asian Comedy Show will be at Lafflines Comedy Club. Photo credit: puja on Flickr Art Factora, one of the comedians, describes it as “a stand up comedy show that myself and another […]

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Beauty Night Vancouver an Interview with Caroline

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last fall I heard of an amazing initiative called Beauty Night. It is an event that has been taking place in several cities across Canada for the last few years with a goal to bring women together for a bit of a boost through makeover sessions, book clubs, yoga classes, movie nights, and more. I […]

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Vancouver Twestival Save the Date

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The other day Deb Pickman sent me a message on Twitter to inform me of Twestival, a one-day event taking place in cities across the globe, connecting people through Twitter and supporting a great cause. I instantly signed up as the organizer of Vancouver’s contribution and yesterday Vancouver’s dedicated Twestival site went live. Now it’s […]

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