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Help Gilberto raise money

For participating in 2021 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K

Gilberto Algar-Faria

Raised: $660.00
Goal: $500.00
100.00% raised
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Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST)

Total raised: $4,048.00

Goal: $10,000.00

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My Story…

Hi everyone, I'm running the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon for Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST), where I am the Development Coordinator. This organization and its work is very close to my heart: please read the description below to find out more about VAST and why I am taking part in this event.

Description

Donate to VAST and make a real difference in the life of a survivor of torture and trauma. VAST provides individual counselling sessions, group therapy, an outdoor healing program, specific support for LGBTQ+ Refugees and immigrants, and works tirelessly to raise awareness of and advocate for an end to torture worldwide. 



In 2020, VAST had to quickly pivot to maintain essential supports for Refugee mental health. The organisation has consistently provided online services to continue helping survivors to build strong and resilient communities. It's been a struggle, but the staff and volunteer team, largely comprised of Refugees and immigrants, has done exemplary work to keep supporting clients through the pandemic, showing the resilience, tenacity, and courage of the newcomer community.



This is why I'm taking part in this year's ScotiaBank Charity Challenge. Help me reach my fundraising goal and support VAST in supporting Refugee mental health.


Thank you to everyone who becomes a donor. It means a lot to the team at VAST and the incredible newcomers who are now part of this amazing Canadian family.

   


   

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 03 Rob $25.00
Jul 03 Mike & Jo Good luck Gilberto - at least the weather is cooler now Undisclosed amount
Jul 03 Sophie & Seb Good luck!! $25.00
Jul 03 Samantha & Graeme I am supporting Rucu pulling you the back half of this 21K. Way to get out there during this heat! $100.00
Jul 01 Mel and Steven Cheering you on from London! Undisclosed amount
Jun 06 Anonymous Cheering you on from Austin!! Undisclosed amount
Jun 05 Vincent $50.00
Jun 05 Clare Algar Go Gilberto! Undisclosed amount
Jun 04 Jules and Ros Good luck G, enjoy the run, we will be cheering you on $50.00
Jun 04 Karam and Liza Go go go! Great cause $10.00