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Power To Be is a non-profit organization based in Victoria and Vancouver that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. Guided by the belief that physical activity and time spent outdoors is paramount to health and happiness, Power To Be develops programs for both groups and individuals that break down these barriers and help everyone enjoy quality time in the great outdoors—from hiking and kayaking, to camping and snowshoeing.

We are proud to support Power To Be with regular donations, and we encourage you to help us do the same by visiting the link below.

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Our Place is an inner-city community centre serving Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable populations: the working poor, impoverished elderly, mentally and physically challenged, the addicted and the homeless. Our Place serves over 1,600 meals per day, and provides hot showers, free clothing, counseling and outreach services, plus 45 transitional housing units. Most importantly, they provide a sense of hope and belonging to our neighbours in need.

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Parkinson’s Wellness Project (PWP) offers a place for a community to grow—a place for those living with Parkinson’s disease to stay active, to share their experiences, and to be supported. PWP improves function and increases quality of life for those affected by Parkinson’s, empowering participants through fun, safe and effective multidisciplinary programs with rigorous evidence on the benefits of exercise at its core.

Did you know that there are nearly 3,000 people on Vancouver Island currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and this number continues to grow? Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system with no current cure. However, Parkinson’s-specific rigorous exercise has been shown to slow the progression of the disease. Visit the link below to learn how to get involved with PWP.

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Ride Don’t Hide is an annual event put on by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. Through a strong community presence in over 330 locations across every province and one territory, CMHA provides programs, advocacy and resources that help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive. CMHA branches and regions provide a wide range of innovative services and supports tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based. These programs and services help Canadians of all ages celebrate, protect and support their mental health so we can all thrive in meaningful and productive lives.

Every year, Clinic 805 sponsors, participates and fundraises in the annual Ride Don’t Hide event to raise funds for CMHA’s programs and services. In June, we were proud to raise $6,190 towards a good cause. Our team, as well as our family members, biked, walked, and ran to support a world where everyone can achieve their full potential.

Please check back for a link to donate to the Clinic 805 team closer to the 2024 event, and visit the link below to learn more in the meantime.

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