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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏔️ The wait is over! Join us at Grouse Mountain for an incredible day of community, friendly competition, and giving back. Watch Daniel and Henrik Sedin go head-to-head on the Grouse Grind and help raise funds for school meal programs supporting students in need across British Columbia.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎁 The Sedin Family Foundation raffle is open now, but time is running out! Enter for your chance to win amazing prizes, including a Grouse Mountain Annual Family Pass and Canucks jerseys signed by Daniel and Henrik Sedin, plus plenty more.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🏔️In just three days, Daniel and Henrik Sedin will go head-to-head on the Grouse Grind to raise funds for the Sedin Family Foundation and our Adopt-a-School program. 🌟Special Guests: Henrik and Daniel will also be joined by two other Canadian hockey Olympians — Trevor Linden and Jenn Gardiner!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🏔️ Just 1 week to go! In just seven days, Daniel and Henrik Sedin will go head-to-head on the Grouse Grind to raise funds for the Sedin Family Foundation and our Adopt-a-School program. Details here⤵️ www.grousemountain.com/events/sedin...

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🏔️ Every visit on September 27 helps give back. When you join us at Grouse Mountain Resort for the Sedin Family Foundation Grouse Grind Challenge and Family Fun Day, you're doing more than enjoying a day on the mountain.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

With nearly 5.7 million people in British Columbia, even $1 from every resident would raise almost $5.7 million to support children across the province! That's the power of community, and it's exactly what Daniel and Henrik Sedin are rallying behind with their Grouse Grind fundraiser.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Even if you aren't climbing the Grouse Grind on September 27, you can still show your support with a donation! ❤️ Team Daniel? Donate $22 in honour of Daniel's iconic jersey number. 💙 Team Henrik? Donate $33 to support Henrik's team. 🏔️ Can't choose? Donate $55 to cheer on both Sedins!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Early gaps in academic achievement can have lasting effects on a kid's future. Success in school is more than good grades or recognition, it helps shape lifelong opportunities. A quality education opens the door to better career prospects, higher earning potential, and an improved quality of life.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🏔️ Help Sedin Family Foundation raise $75,000 for children across British Columbia! On September 27, join Vancouver hockey legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin at Grouse Mountain as they go head-to-head on the Grouse Grind in support of our Adopt-a-School program.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Chronic hunger can have lifelong consequences for a child. Without proper nutrition, children may experience lasting physical, cognitive, emotional challenges that can affect their health, learning, and future opportunities. Let's make sure children have the nutritious food they need to thrive!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🏒 Team Daniel or Team Henrik? The choice is yours. Vancouver Canucks legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin are taking their friendly rivalry to the Grouse Grind on September 27 and you can be part of the action.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

✅ Every penny raised through our fund is directed to supporting children in need!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🏔️ Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day at Grouse Mountain on September 27, 2026! Vancouver hockey legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin are taking on the iconic Grouse Grind in support of the Sedin Family Foundation. 1/3

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Did you know that chronic stress can affect how children learn? When children are worried about basic needs at home, it can become much harder to focus on schoolwork. This doesn't mean children lack potential. It means they're carrying burdens that many of their peers never have to think about.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Teachers, principals and school staff are often the first to notice when a student is struggling. That's one of the reasons our Adopt-a-School program is so effective. Funding is directed toward needs identified by schools themselves, allowing support to reach children where it is needed most.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Every child deserves to feel like they belong. Children who feel connected at school are healthier and more likely to thrive. By helping remove barriers beyond the classroom, we can ensure every child feels valued, included, and supported. Because belonging isn't a luxury, it's essential.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

For families facing hardship, challenges like transportation, housing, and basic needs can make school attendance difficult. When basic needs are met, children have a better chance to show up and succeed. That's why support programs matter💛

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

For many children, summer is a time to relax. But for some, it brings a different reality. Millions of children rely on free meals provided at school. When summer begins, that reliable source of nutrition disappears. This highlights a challenge: while school is out, hunger doesn't take a vacation.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🍪 We were proud to take part in the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign from April 27 to May 3. Thanks to your support and every $2 Smile Cookie purchased at participating restaurants, $60,300 was raised to benefit schools in Surrey and Maple Ridge! 💚 Thank you!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🍎 Most of the funding requested by B.C. schools is directed toward food, which remains the top priority. Some families struggle to provide consistent meals, and during weekends or holidays, children may go without enough food, relying primarily on what they receive at school.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

💛 Thank You for Supporting Smile Cookie Week! 🍪 Because of your support, every cookie purchased helped make a meaningful difference for students in Surrey and Maple Ridge. We’re so grateful to everyone who bought a cookie, shared the campaign, or helped spread the word!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🎉 It Starts Today! 🍪💛 The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is officially here! From today through May 3, every Smile Cookie purchased helps support students in Surrey and Maple Ridge. Make your community every bite better.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

📣 Exciting news! We’re proud to be part of Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign! From April 27 to May 3, every Smile Cookie purchased at the locations listed below will help support schools in Surrey and Maple Ridge.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, lower-level needs must be satisfied before higher-level ones can be addressed. Kids coming to school hungry, without their basic needs met, often struggle to focus on learning. Our fund exists to help children in need with support of our generous donors💚

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Children living in poverty are more likely to miss school than others. Check and Connect Program is designed to encourage students to come to school early so they can be fed and tutored before classes start. The program asked $100,000 from our fund to provide breakfast for students in 30+ schools.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

In 2025 alone, we received applications from 164 schools requesting more than $1.5 million to help provide food, clothing, and essential supplies for children in need. The growing demand is a powerful reminder of how important it is to come together and support our community💚

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Helping kids thrive💙 We turn community donations into meals and essentials for children across B.C. How it works: 1️⃣ We raise donations by sharing stories about kids in need 2️⃣ Funds are distributed to schools that apply for support 3️⃣ Schools provide meals, supplies, and essentials to kids

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

In recent years, rising living costs, housing prices, and debt levels have made many middle-class households feel financially strained, blurring the line between middle class and poverty.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

💚Here’s how you can support us: 1. ONLINE: Donate online with a credit/debit card at vansunkidsfund.ca 2. PHONE: To pay by credit/debit card, call 604-813-8673. 3. MAIL: Cheques payable to Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Society can be mailed to 1100-1200 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6G5.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

They can truly be considered heroes. The Surrey School District’s Wraparound team functions as a dedicated anti-gang and prevention unit, supporting high-risk youth who may be vulnerable to recruitment into criminal activities, including exploitation, drug involvement, and other situations. 1/3

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In 2024, the federal government launched a $1 billion, five-year National School Food Program, but researcher Jennifer Black says it’s too early to tell if it and the Feeding Futures program are meeting children’s needs. 1/4

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Since 2011, our generous donors have contributed $17M+ supporting hundreds of schools in their efforts to feed and clothe children in need. We are deeply grateful for the compassion, generosity, and kindness of our donors, whose support continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of kids.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Imagine being a single parent, working multiple jobs and doing everything possible to provide for your children, yet still struggling to put enough food on the table and facing constant uncertainty about the future. 1/4

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hunger doesn’t just cause discomfort. It directly affects how children learn and function at school. When kids are hungry, their blood sugar drops, making it harder to concentrate, remember information, and stay engaged in class. 1/3

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Every dollar you donate to the Vancouver Sun Children's Fund goes to help children in need. We don’t deduct administrative costs, ensuring your contribution delivers the greatest possible impact.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and in the community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and the entire community of Tumbler Ridge.

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

We are grateful for all the kindness we witnessed in 2025. We hope the coming year will be even brighter, reaching more children with gifts of love, compassion, and support❤️ Happy New Year!

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

When the doors to the Strathcona Community Centre on Keefer Street were opened one day last week for breakfast there was less interest in the boiled eggs, grilled cheese sandwiches and four types of cereal on offer than in the two former Vancouver Canucks on distribution duty. Read the new story ⤵️

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Sedins ask others to join them in helping schoolchildren

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Two single mothers, one living on social assistance, the other with a minimum-wage job. Both of them can’t survive paying rent and feeding themselves and their children without help. Read their stories in the latest article ⤵️

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Families only able to survive with help from schools

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Fadi Toma was nine when the war in Iraq killed his father and forced his family to flee as refugees, and by 14, living in North Surrey, he was vulnerable to gang recruitment. Intervention from Surrey’s Wraparound team ultimately changed the course of his life and future. Read the new story ⤵️

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Providing support, safety and role models

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Since 2011, the Adopt-A-School program’s largest single donor has been the Lohn Foundation. The foundation’s principal, Jack Kowarsky, has directed almost $1 million over the years. Recently, he met with Admiral Seymour principal Aaron Singh at the school. Read the new story ⤵️

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‘If you can do something, I would ask you to contribute’

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Many of the 150 students attending the Fraserview Learning Centre in Mission have more than enough problems without adding hunger or their lack of appropriate clothing and other basic necessities. Read more in the new story ⬇️

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Hunger just one of the obstacles to overcome

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

‘We understand that (some) students often leave school for the day wondering when their next meal will be’ As principal of Prince George Secondary, Randy Halpape is aware that some of his families are struggling to feed themselves. Read the new story on our website ⤵️

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The only solution is to send food home with students

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Many Connex Secondary students are essentially homeless, living in unsafe conditions, and there is a risk of being preyed upon by predators. Read the new story on our website ⤵️

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‘All the weight and problems of the world’ on these B.C. kids

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Government help is gone as the $20 million affordability fund that was available to schools across the province was cancelled just before school began in September. Read the new story on our website ⤵️ vansunkidsfund.ca/stories/2025kbwoodward/

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Making sure to get children to school every day

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

David Delorme is a district principal for Vancouver’s Indigenous students. He worries that the education for some of his students is being held back by a lack of food, clothing and basic necessities. “You go to a store and it’s a $100 trip, and you don’t really leave with a lot of food” Read more⤵️

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Supports contribute to breaking cycles of poverty and trauma

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

6 years ago, former CTV journalist and news anchor Renu Bakshi went to see for herself how The Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund was helping a school in Nanaimo. What she found inspired her to become an advocate for the children’s fund and its work feeding and caring for children. Read the full story⤵️

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Seeing firsthand the needs of kids in B.C. schools

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

At Surrey’s Guildford Park Secondary, which has a high immigrant and refugee population in its catchment area, many families struggle with their new life in Canada and turn to the school for help. Read the full story ⤵️

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Surrey school of 84 languages needs your help for struggling families

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Vancouver Sun Children's Fund @vansunkidsfund.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The B.C. government’s decision to abandon its $20-million student and family affordability fund is having a devastating effect on impoverished students who no longer can expect help from the program when they’re without food at home or in need of other necessities. Read the full story here ⤵️

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Yale secondary needs help after losing provincial funding

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