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Help Tomy raise money

For participating in 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k

My Story…

As you may know (or not), I am a software developer for a non-profit organization called PeaceGeeks. PeaceGeeks aims to help immigrants, refugees and people living in areas of conflict through our digital tools, research and promotion of peace. The work that we do at PeaceGeeks means a lot to me and I believe what we do is meaningful. Please consider donating to us as every bit of it will be used towards bringing value to people that need our help. Just know that this is my first half marathon and I have been putting myself through sheer agony in preparation. If you think you can beat me, feel free to sign up. This is probably your only chance as I am considering retirement after this race. Cheers, Tomy -

Description

PeaceGeeks partners with community leaders and organizations to understand the challenges they are facing, and collaborates with these stakeholders to create tech-based solutions that strengthen their efforts for peace and humanitarian action. Our approach is always community-driven — we believe that when communities affected by conflict and displacement have the tools to lead change on the ground, we as a global community can collectively respond to some of the world's biggest challenges.

Since our inception in 2011, PeaceGeeks has managed more than 70 projects in 26 countries and engaged over 1,000 volunteers around the world. Today, our partners include the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International Criminal Court (ICC), Google, the Government of Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.

While the technical aspects of our projects may be varied, all of our work touches on these areas of focus:

Connecting Communities at Risk
Amplifying Voices for Peace
Strengthening Access to Justice
Engaging Global Citizens

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 23 Nick J Congratulations on your big day! $25.00
Jun 22 Travellerfromtheeast Tiger father begets tiger son. - Chinese Proverb I'm proud of us! :) $50.00
Jun 22 Tamara & Zyzz Reyes "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott $50.00
Jun 21 Levi Jacobson You'll never be faster than me. $25.00
Jun 21 Stan Sujitno Never settle for HALF... Choose to always do more. Have faith in yourself. Understand your potential . Be the best Toby possible. $25.00
Jun 21 Marty Smith $50.00
Jun 21 Dee Dee Smith $50.00
Jun 20 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jun 19 Marty Smith $75.00
Jun 19 Marty Smith $75.00