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My Story…

Lacing up for the Downtown Eastside 10K run, I’m not just racing for fun – I’m running with purpose because our work isn’t done. For over a decade in Vancouver and Victoria, I’ve stood side by side with PHS and witnessed compassion on the frontlines far and wide. PHS provides housing, healthcare, harm reduction and more. I’ve always wanted to help those most in need, and working with PHS lets me live that mission indeed. My pharmacy, Community Apothecary, has partnered with PHS for the past twelve years as a team, turning what once was a hope into more than a dream. The folks at PHS are collaborative, caring, and kind every step of the way. Please consider supporting PHS and I by donating whatever you can – big or small, because your support truly helps save lives and gives hope to us all. Together, let’s help PHS continue this critical work and show that our community cares.

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Run with PHS, or Donate to our PHS Run Team to Support Food Security


Through the 2026 Under Armour Eastside 10K, PHS Community Services Society (PHS) is aiming to raise $30,000 to support our essential Food Program, which provides more than 4,500 meals every day—over 2,000 of them hot—365 days a year. These meals support people living in PHS supportive housing, shelters, and community programs who do not have access to a kitchen to prepare their own food.

Food insecurity is rising at an alarming rate. Grocery costs have increased by more than 30% in the past five years, pushing already‑vulnerable people further into crisis. As inflation continues to outpace income supports, many individuals experiencing homelessness or deep poverty are losing access to the food programs they rely on. At PHS, we’re seeing growing demand every day—and we need your help to keep up.

Founded in 1993, PHS is a registered charity providing low‑barrier supportive housing, shelter, health care, harm reduction, and community services to thousands of people with complex needs in Vancouver and Victoria. With over 2,100 supportive housing and shelter units, PHS supports people affected by homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, brain injuries, and systemic poverty. We are widely recognized for Insite, North America’s first legal supervised consumption site, and for our leadership in compassionate, evidence‑based care.

When you run and fundraise for PHS or donate to our PHS run team, you’re helping ensure people have access to one of the most basic human needs: reliable, nutritious food—every single day. Thank you for your time and support!