My Story…
Why I’m Running in Support of Employ to Empower
This year, I’m running the BMO half-marathon in support of Employ to Empower! I’m choosing to fundraise for this amazing organization because I believe that everyone deserves access to opportunity, dignity, and the tools to build a life on their own terms. Employ to Empower supports entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers by creating space for individuals to lead, grow and thrive. Individuals like Julie Melanie - a sewist, entrepreneur ,and proud resident in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
About Employ to Empower
Employ to Empower (ETE) is an award-winning Vancouver-based charity that believes no one should be left behind. They collaborate with people facing systemic barriers by offering entrepreneurial skills-building, mentorship, and community engagement programming. Their programs empower people facing barriers such as disability, mental health challenges, and substance use to foster economic inclusion, confidence and belonging, so that they can become active contributors to their communities.
How You Can Help
By donating to my run, you’re not just supporting me on race day — you’re helping create access, opportunity, and pathways forward for entrepreneurs across our community. Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure that talent and potential are never limited by barriers.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me!
Donate to help Robert raise money for 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 04 | Will Shelling | CA$27.60 |
| Apr 30 | Stacey | CA$54.31 |
| Apr 23 | Anonymous | CA$54.31 |
| Apr 22 | Jeremy Hunka Media Group ltd. | CA$300.00 |
| Apr 13 | Koon Ming Ho | CA$54.31 |
| Apr 13 | Sandra Yuk Shuen Wong | CA$54.31 |
| Apr 06 | Caitlin Stockwell | CA$107.72 |
| Apr 01 | Bobby MacDonald | CA$81.02 |
| Mar 30 | Lucy Maloney | CA$54.31 |
| Mar 28 | James Francom | Undisclosed amount |
