MIA'S CHALLENGE FOR SHELTER
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WHY SHE
TREKS
Women’s shelters in Canada need our support now more than ever to continue their life-saving and life-changing work. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increases in the incidence and severity of domestic violence. Calls for help have skyrocketed while at the same time countless fundraising events in both 2020 and 2021 have been cancelled. While most of us are slowly preparing for a return to normalcy, we cannot forget that there isn’t a vaccine for domestic violence.
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Locally our Three Oaks Foundation provided shelter to 274 women and 95 children last year. Their funding only allows them to support 130 women and 64 children, it is only because of the generosity of the community that Three Oaks is able to continue to assist women and children seeking refuge, safety and support from what could otherwise be a very dangerous situation.
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Once again, I am jumping in with both feet to help and I hope you will also join me in making a difference!
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In August 2021, I will be trekking in British Columbia’s Northern Purcell Mountains in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Over the course of 6 days, I will be hiking across some of Canada’s most majestic terrain. While the scenery will be incredible, the hiking will not be easy as I’ll be carrying all my gear and camping supplies on my back. I will be tent-camping and going without bathroom facilities, electricity, cell service and other comforts of home.
To be eligible to participate, I must raise at least $5,000 and cover my own travel costs. Each dollar I raise and every step I take will make it easier for women and children in our community to walk safely away from violence.
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