Applying to the Gragopean Scholarship Trust was easier than Agasha Mutesasira thought it would be. From this one simple act, there's been tremendous momentum, and many doors have opened for this [...]
Holli Vander Wyk received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in Indigenous Studies, to become a teacher! Here's how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.
Fiona Ma received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in nursing! Here's how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.
Riley Martin received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in law! Here's how the scholarship impacted his education and life goals.
Scott Stanley, personal injury lawyer at Murphy Battista LLP and the man behind a new scholarship for people with SCI, shares what motivates him to give.
After four decades Vancouver's Pot and Kettle Club will be closing its doors. We look back on an era of generous support—and on the Club's continued impact.
We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
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08dec12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in
Zoom connection info is below.
Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.
12PM PST and 3PM EST
Join on Zoom (requires registration): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upUoc-yprzMoj9rgx60x6rZc-GJMYaO-nA
Join on YouTube (no registration required): join here.
More information about Mary-Jo and SCI&U: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
08dec1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This
Zoom connection info is below.
Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 898 7217 0883
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Peter Chisholm
08dec2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,
Zoom connection info is below.
Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 650 057 658
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658
– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942
Zoom connection info is below. SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading
Zoom connection info is below.
SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading an online boxing home-workout for Peers! These workouts are designed to help with physical strength and functionality in every day life, and focus on: building core strength, cardiovascular health (adaptive Tabata), range of motion and flexibility, functional breathing, coordination and joint and muscle health. Join him and other Peers online for these intense and super fun workouts!
Please bring a long stick (broom stick or dowel), free weights (soup cans, etc.) and a theraband.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83073079597
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 830 7307 9597
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 830 7307 9597
– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you’re interested in working out more often with Leo, he’s teaching two more classes each week through Westcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing.
They’re held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11am and are $12/class. Connect with him at wwaboxing@gmail.com or 778-836-5406, if you would like to join in!
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
09dec1:00 pm3:00 pmVictoria Been There, Done That Group1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC’s Scott Heron for a casual meetup for new and “vintage” peers. Swap stories, share experiences and learn new tips and tricks from people
Join SCI BC’s Scott Heron for a casual meetup for new and “vintage” peers. Swap stories, share experiences and learn new tips and tricks from people who’ve been there, done that.
NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/361198269
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 361 198 269
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 361 198 269
– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
