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Help us raise money

For participating in 2020 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K

Our story…

Up until September 18th, 2020 the VAST team is once again participating in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon and 5K to help raise awareness and funds for the Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST). This year's virtual race means you can complete your distance anytime up until September 18th and in any way you like. Do a half marathon in small chunks over a series of evenings. Take an afternoon stroll at a distance with a group of friends as your own personal couch-to-5k. Or set aside a Sunday and run a half marathon all in one go! However you go the distance, we'd love for you to join the VAST team. Sign up as a runner/walker, be a sponsor, or just share this event to raise awareness and help participants reach their fundraising goals!

Description

VAST supports refugees who arrive in British Columbia with psychological trauma resulting from torture, political violence, and other forms of persecution on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

We support our clients through trauma-focused psychological counselling for refugees in one-on-one and group settings and through documentation, training, and referrals.

Our programs include the Getting Through It group (a weekly psychosocial support group for refugees on “getting through” their refugee claim) and a program to support the mental health of refugee children through art.

On June 24 please run with us in support of refugee mental health!

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 29 Teresa Bartrim Great cause! $50.00
May 26 Matthew Borghese Happy to support VAST, neutral about doing exercise. $50.00
May 26 Matthew Borghese Happy to support VAST, neutral about doing exercise. $50.00
May 20 Sophie Woodrooffe $25.00
May 20 Leigh Matthews $25.00
May 12 Anonymous $25.00