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Hopes Rise

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Hopes Rise was founded by Silvia Ruegger, Canadian Marathon Olympian who passed away August 2019  before her dream of Hopes Rise was launched. 


Silvia's childhood hope of becoming an Olympian was realized in 1984 when she represented Canada in the first-ever Women’s Marathon at the Olympic Games. Her time of 2:28:36 stood as the Canadian record for over 28 years.


After retirement in 1996, she saw too many children living in poverty for whom hopelessness was reality. The sight compelled her to make a difference in their lives.


Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change has since led to the launch of Hopes Rise.

 Audacious hope, which fuelled Silvia’s Olympic dream, resulted in the birth of the Champions Club focusing on physical fitness, literacy and leadership skills. 


This fulfills the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation.





Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Oct 21 Sara Noble Undisclosed amount
Oct 21 Eowynne Noble Undisclosed amount
Oct 20 Lolo Bart and Lola Letty Have fun and enjoy the run. Take care😍 Undisclosed amount
Oct 19 Uncle soheil and auntie sabrina Great work Maia Undisclosed amount
Oct 19 Anonymous CA$27.80
Oct 19 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Oct 18 Allison Gacad Go Maia!! Raise dat $$$$ - Tita CA$25.00
Oct 18 Manuel Da Silva Undisclosed amount
Oct 10 Jake Berney CA$6.33
Oct 09 Anonymous CA$5.00