This Friday, as BC Culture Days kick off, join the Stand Up for Mental Health (“SMH”) crew for a hilarious online show. Comics are all alumni of the SMH Comedy Program, an award-winning program teaching stand up comedy to people with mental health issues as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma.
Stand Up for Mental Health
When: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 7:00pm Where: Online Tickets: FREE! Register here.
Stand Up for Mental Health 15th anniversary
COVID has been a major challenge to people’s mental health because it has caused more feelings of isolation than ever.
SMH makes a huge difference in the lives of their comics and also to the community by showing them a totally different perspective on mental health. The shows are hilarious, and they’re a great way to educate the public about what it means to have a mental health condition — what better way to learn about such a serious subject then through comedy?
“Together we’ve trained close to 200 comics, done approximately 300 shows some of which we put on ourselves but other organizations also hire us to do shows to raise awareness about mental health,” Founder David Granirer wrote on Facebook for the SMH 15th anniversary last winter.
“We’ve preformed for the military, corrections facilities, government, corporations, universities, colleges and we’ve been part of med school curriculums. So I want to thank the comics, our board, our donors, our sponsors, and all the audiences who have come out and supported us all these years. Here’s to another 15!”
SMH began giving classes in the Vancouver area in 2004 and incorporated as a non-profit society in July 2010. They have a 6 month long level one program plus an alumni program for comics who have finished their level one and want to continue performing. They do approximately 20 shows a year in the Vancouver area for all sorts of different organizations. Register for a class, become a member or learn more about shows here.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
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World Cerebral Palsy Day (October 6th) is a global movement of people with Cerebral Palsy (“CP”) and their families, and the organizations that support them, in more than 60 countries. The BC for CP campaign brings the province together to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (“CPABC”) as some of the most iconic landmarks light up green for #WorldCPDay.
BC for CP Celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day
Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood and is also one of the least understood. Visit BC4CP.com to donate today.
The day is an opportunity to celebrate, raise awareness and take action to ensure that people with CP have the same rights, access and opportunity as anyone else in their communities.
CP affects body movement and muscle coordination, is not hereditary nor contagious but is a life-long condition. Over 10,000 people in BC live with Cerebral Palsy. It is the number one physical disability in children, and while many adults with CP work and lead productive lives many are bound by therapy and equipment expenses that can be debilitating.
1 in 4 children with CP cannot talk
1 in 4 children cannot walk
1 in 2 have an intellectual disability
1 in 4 have epilepsy.
CP is a lifelong disability and there is no known cure.
“We are delighted to partner with Global Television, Corus Radio network, and our social media influencers to celebrate our members, profile our achievements, raise much needed revenues to assist with our mission during COVID-19, and share the wonderful work our team provides and makes available to over 10,000 individuals across British Columbia,” says Elizabeth Specht, Executive Director of CPABC.
“The need has never been greater for those persons with CP,” says Howard Blank, Provincial Ambassador. “Cerebral palsy is the number one physical disability in children world-wide. Covid has resulted with many cancelled therapies, programs and medical appointments for British Columbians with CP” said Blank.
CPABC has a robust roster of 12 programs and services that support their community of over 1,000 individuals. From educational bursaries to recreational programs to support services. It’s all covered for the recipient of the funds or the attendee of the program.
There’s just one week to go until the virtual Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala. Register (by donation) to support Canuck Place children living with life-threatening illnesses, and their families. They need your support now more than ever.
Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala Online
When: Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 8:00pm PST Where: Online link will be sent to registrants Registration: Donate to register for the 2020 Gift of Time virtual experience. All donations over $10 will be eligible for a full tax receipt.
They have a great show lined up! Co-hosted by Chris Gailus, Riaz Meghji, and Thailey Roberge, the 45-minute program will feature many special guests, including Markus Naslund, Brendan Morrison, Kirk McLean, and Daniel and Henrik Sedin. You will also be treated to a powerful speech from Canuck Place mom, Katie Jameson. You won’t want to miss it.
To make your night at home for Canuck Place kids even more special, you can order from one of their amazing food & beverage partners: Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, The Lazy Gourmet, Marquis Wine Cellars, and the Bar Cart.
At last year’s gala, we heard from Canuck Place father, Emmanuel Domingo, whose 20-year-old son Kristian received expert clinical care at Canuck Place:
“Canuck Place gave us the gift of time…time to allow us to be a family […] After Kristian passed away, we reluctantly left Canuck Place feeling lost, empty, and profoundly sad. But our journey with Canuck Place was far from over. They continued to care for us. They provided support for our grief, and still do. We are so grateful for the abundance of compassion and kindness they have, not only for us, but for all the children and families they care for.”
Register today for another inspiring evening, that will make a difference in the lives of so many families.
About Canuck Place
For 25 years, Canuck Place has been providing paediatric palliative care for the most medically complex and ill children in the province. This past year alone, over 818 children and families across BC and Yukon received care through Canuck Place programs and essential services.
Follow Canuck Place Children’s Hospice on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Miss604 is the proud blog partner of the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala for the 8th year.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, join in the festivities of Virtual Korean Culture Week in Vancouver happening October 12th to 16th.
Virtual Korean Culture Week in Vancouver
When: October 12 to 16, 2020 Where:Online here Due to COVID 19, the online platform will serve as a venue to celebrate the anniversary and experience Korean culture in Vancouver.
My Vancouver! My Korea! Contest
Between now and October 6th you can enter the My Vancouver! My Korea! contest for a chance to win $400 (first prize), $300 (second prize) or $200 (third prize). You can participate by submitting a blog-style entry (writing and photo), or vlog (video entry) and emailing it to kcultureinvan(at)mofa.go.kr.
Share anything you love about Korea: What is your must-watch K movie or drama? What is your must-eat (Korean) food in Vancouver or Korea? What are your must-see places in Vancouver or Korea? Pretty much anything you love about Korea.
There are two more contests on now as well including a Kpop video contest and the #TogetherCampaign, full details can be found on this website. The winner of Kpop online video contest will be decided by populate vote once published on the campaign website.
Chefs in the House, an event series spanning October and November, is a virtual fundraiser for Dan’s Legacy BC.
Amidst the busy gala fundraising season, one event always stood out to me: The Dan’s Legacy Chefs Charity Dinner. The delicious multi-course gourmet meal was made with surplus ingredients and prepared by a handful of talented local chefs. Due to COVID-19 we cannot be together so the organization has come up with a very clever, and tasty, alternative.
Chefs in the House Virtual Fundraiser for Dan’s Legacy
Tickets are $50 each, or purchase a 5 Class Pass for $175. Tickets are eligible for a $25 tax receipt.
Every Thursday from October 8 to November 5, 2020, Zoom in to the “Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply” virtual fundraiser, and learn the secrets of gourmet cooking from the pros. All funds raised go towards Dan’s Legacy’s counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk in Metro Vancouver.
Join chefs Bruce Nollert and TJ Conwi (Ono Vancouver), Warren Chow (Vancouver Private Dining), Alannah Peddie (Frolic & Forage) and Shay Kelly & Kids (The Caterer) for a 1-hour, interactive cooking class, live on Zoom from the commercial test kitchen at Pacific Restaurant Supply. Participants are invited to cook alongside the chefs in their own homes, and will be provided with a shopping and prep list prior to the class date.
Since the start of COVID-19, Dan’s Legacy has fielded a 50% increase in referrals from other agencies, as well as a 50% increase in youth hospitalized for psychosis, overdose and suicide attempts. Dan’s Legacy’s team of trauma-informed therapists go directly to the youth wherever they are, there is no wait list and its programs and counselling services are free.
Can’t tune in to all the classes? No problem! Each one will be recorded and sent to ticket holders for private viewing later.
About Dan’s Legacy
Dan’s Legacy provides trauma and culturally-informed counselling and life-skills intervention programs for at-risk youth in Metro Vancouver. In the past five years Dan’s Legacy has helped over 400 youth meet their educational, employment, and recovery goals.
Miss604 is the proud Social Media Sponsor of Chefs in the House for Dan’s Legacy BC.
