We raise funds and awareness for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We're proud to have raised over $2 million since 2006.
Through the Grandmothers Campaign, we partner with community-led organizations in Africa where grandmothers care for grandchildren whose parents died as a result of the HIV and AIDS pandemic.
Twenty years since Nyaka was founded, 16-year-old Angella is a graduate of its Kutamba Primary School, emerging as the epitome of resilience and dedication. Angella joined the school in 2015 as a determined young student. Although she faced challenges, including the long walk to and from school every day and the disruptions of COVID-19 lockdowns, she was not discouraged and remained resolute to pursue her education. When the results of Uganda’s national Primary Leaving Examinations were recently released, Angella stood out as the top student at Kutamba Primary School. She excelled in all subjects and earned an A+ in her favourite subject: mathematics.
Did you know? Education cuts the risk of women and girls newly acquiring HIV in half. Education also leads to better socio-economic outcomes, not just for the girls, but for their families and communities.
1. A fly by of not Snow Birds but Canada geese 2. cyclists finsh their month long Cycle Tour 3. Carol on her recumbent e-bike
4. laughter and joy on everyone's faces. 5. Yvonne and Jocelyn rode the first rides in 2007 and 2008 6. Marilyn gettin' higher
Photos by Jane Player -- more are available for signed-in members on the members only page
Cycle Tour 2024 Finale, Sep. 8 at Mile Zero
The 2024 Cycle Tour exceeded all expectations: a large group of grandkids led the cyclists in to Mile Zero; 72 riders participated in the month long tour which contained more optional rides than ever around Victoria and by ferry to nearby coasts; 30 riders completed the 275 three day ride from Campbell River; a spirit of friendship and camaraderie grew throughout the month. Many other grandparent groups on the Island supported the riders and some also rode with the team. Best of all, donors sent the fundraising total soaring beyond $174,400. Thank you to riders, donors, support teams, and organizers for an amazing achievement. If you're inspired, you can add your donation here
Grandparents Day
Clothesline Display
A Stephen Lewis Foundation initiative, clothesline displays went up on Grandparents Day across Canada to show the Campaign’s solidarity with grandmothers in Africa, who form a strong line of support for their communities. Our display caught the eye of people attending the Cycle Tour Finale.
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Natural Beauties of BC Calendar
Watch this space for news of how to order your 2025 Calendar.
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Summer Social August 21, 2024
It Didn't Rain!
About 40 of us gathered at Esquimalt Gorge Park for an afternoon of laughter, lively conversations, and singing with the Strumming Grannies.
Thanks to our CoCos Gill and Julie along with our Coordinator Laurie for organizing, to Jane for fabulous photos (members can access the full album on the members only page), and to the Strumming Grannies for the pitch perfect performance.
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