I have been sharing stories about Cuso International’s high priority maternal and child health projects in Ethiopia, Benin, Nigeria, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Behind these stories are some amazing local women who have volunteered with Cuso over the years, like Maggie Woo Kinshella of Vancouver.

The RunGo Dash for Dogs, a guided 10km, 5km or 2km run or walk through Stanley Park, is coming up on February 24, 2018 and 100% of proceeds going to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs.

The 52nd Show of Hearts Telethon returns this Sunday on Global BC, supporting Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC. Tune in to hear stories, watch performances, and get updates from children you met during Variety Week 2017.

Join the Take a Hike Foundation Moonlight Snowshoe on February 15, 2018 and learn more about this organization that establishes the right conditions necessary for students to experience success and provides students the opportunity to graduate, rebuild relationships and develop life skills.

A Loving Spoonful’s 2018 CandyGrams are now available to order for Valentine’s Day, with proceeds going directly to assisting those living with HIV/AIDS in Vancouver.

Tickets to the 8th Annual Scotiabank Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon set for Friday, January 26th, 2018 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from 12pm to 2pm are now on sale.

Super Slime in Stanley Park! Slime moulds are not really moulds at all. In fact ‘slime mould’ is just the name given to a group of single celled organisms that, while capable of living independently, have grouped together.

The 52nd annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon returns to Global BC on Sunday, February 11, 2018 continuing with a single-day format filled with moving stories, joyous celebrations, and performances by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, jammed into eight hours of entertainment. Miss064 is proud to sponsor the Social Lounge at the Telethon.

CityFood Events presents the 8th annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival January 20-February 14, 2018, partnering with some of the city’s best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, gelato and ice cream makers to offer up delicious drinks and snacks.

National Cupcake Day is cross-country event presented by the BC SPCA, the Ontario SPCA and participating humane societies. This year, Cupcake Day falls on Monday, February 26th (the last Monday of February), but animal lovers and bakers are encouraged to fundraise throughout January and February.