We all want to make a difference, and with SCI BC, it’s easier than you think!
Your Impact
Thanks to you, we are able to continue to provide support for people with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities across BC. Learn more about the difference you are making in the lives of our members.
Each year, SCI BC hosts signature fundraising events to raise funds for people living with spinal cord injuries or a related physical disability in BC. We’re so grateful for our members, sponsors, donors, and partners who help make our fundraising events such a big success.
Help make an impact on the disability community by getting involved in our fundraising events below. Or plan your own fundraising event! These events can be small and simple, or big and elaborate—we welcome all of your ideas and truly appreciate your effort.
After all, it’s because of people like you that we can continue to make sure everyone with spinal cord injury or related physical disability in BC can adjust, adapt, and thrive.
Here are a few events people have organized in the past:
- Birthday parties
- Bake sales
- Car washes
- Cocktail parties and dinners
- Auctions
- Garage Sales
- Benefit concerts
- Golf tournaments
- Charity races
Our fundraising team is always willing to lend a hand to bring your fundraising vision to life. We can help brainstorm ideas, offer advice, promote your efforts and assist with processing donations. Please reach out to us to get the ball rolling!
Contact our Manager of Philanthropy, Krystyna Pangilinan at kpangilinan@sci-bc.ca or 604-326-1222 to learn more.
*Please note, if you are submitting donations from a fundraising group, e.g. a group of employees, friends, etc. you must submit the names, addresses and amounts that each donor gave in order for SCI BC to legally receipt the donations.
Use this tool to create your own fundraising page through our charity partner, CanadaHelps. Simply click the link, register for your account and follow the directions to create your very own page.
*Please note, Spinal Cord Injury BC is referred to as the Canadian Paraplegic Association on this platform. It is our registered charity name.
There are many ways to get involved at an SCI BC fundraising event – participate, donate, or help spread the word! Our annual events include, charity races, raffle draws, online auctions and more. Check out the current fundraising events for this year.
Annual Fundraising Events
Nov 2024
SCI BC is excited to bring back its beloved Online Holiday Auction for another year! From November 18 until December 2, you have the chance to bid on a variety of amazing items, just in time for the holiday season. By participating in our online auction fundraiser, you can share in the joy of giving by purchasing a gift for yourself or someone you love, and give back to your community at the same time.
Sep 23 - Oct 21, 2024
You have the chance to get lucky and win up to $10,000! Funds raised go directly towards operating our peer programs and information services and support the 12,000 British Columbians living and aging with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities.
June 1 – June 30, 2024
Join Team SCI BC every June for the Charity Challenge and race with us online OR in person!
Whichever race you decide to pick, join in on the action to help support SCI BC while having fun and working out!
The Charity Challenge is one our biggest fundraising events where you can race with Team SCI BC online or join in for the in-person race.
