Easter Seals BC/Yukon

08/07/2025

Experience a taste of the Caribbean right here in Vancouver! Join us at the Caribbean Cigar Celebration 2025 organized by Davison North Law where cigar culture meets Caribbean flair—think premium ci**rs, top-shelf rum, great eats, and live music. The event has already raised $25,000 so far!

📅Saturday, August 16. 2025
📍Rocky Mountaineer Station, Vancouver, BC
Check out the event: https://na3.hubs.ly/y05PTK0

Can't attend but still want to take part in supporting Easter Seals? Get your 50/50 tickets online today: https://na3.hubs.ly/y05PWz0

Ready to connect with fellow enthusiasts in support of a great cause? Which part of this celebration are you most excited for?

Celebrate the cigar culture in Canada with a fusion of premium ci**rs, the finest spirits, cuisine, and exhilarating music and dance at the Caribbean Cigar Celebration! This event is a unique opportunity to get involved in the cigar and charity community in B.C. Join others with a passion for ci**rs...

08/06/2025

💛 “I feel very fortunate to have found this place.”
Peter travels nearly 10 hours from the Slocan Valley to Vancouver for cancer and eye treatments—and Easter Seals House is where he finds comfort, care, and connection.

At nearly 80, Peter stays active, walks whenever he can, and doesn’t take a single moment for granted.
“This place has been there in my greatest need. It’s safe, affordable, and right near the hospital. That makes all the difference.”

Thanks to your support, Peter and thousands of others like him have a place to stay when they need it most. 🏡💛

👉 https://na3.hubs.ly/y051Yw0

08/04/2025

It’s hard to believe there are only a couple more weeks of camp left this summer! Since kicking things off at the end of June, our camps have been bursting with energy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. From tie-dye shirts and talent shows to adaptive sports and classic campfire songs, campers have embraced every moment of the Easter Seals camp experience.

We've loved seeing familiar faces return and new friendships form—it’s what camp is all about.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helps make this magic happen: your donations, volunteer time, and support bring camp to life and give every camper the chance to be themselves, try new things, and feel truly celebrated.

07/31/2025

🚨 Drop Zone 2025 is coming to 4 cities across BC — are you ready to take the leap?

Here's where you'll be rappelling:

Victoria – 13 stories down Manulife Place, hosted by JLL
🗓️ September 10

Vancouver – 23 stories down the Guinness Tower, thanks to our host Oxford Properties
🗓️ September 16

Burnaby – 28 stories down Metrotower I, in the heart of Metrotown
🗓️ September 18

Kelowna – 23 stories down Landmark 7, part of the vibrant Landmark District
🗓️ September 23

Get ready to be a superhero for people with disabilities! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Register or donate today 👉 https://na3.hubs.ly/y04-sc0

07/30/2025

🎉 Last chance! 🎉
The Split the Pot Lottery ends tonight at 11:59PM! Don’t miss your shot at winning BIG while supporting a great cause.

⏳ Get your tickets now before the clock runs out:
🔗 https://na3.hubs.ly/y0507g0

07/29/2025

Thank you to Funding for Life Society for their generous donation of Victoria HarbourCats season passes! ⚾ These passes are available to our community—free of charge!

📬 Located on Vancouver Island? We’ll mail them to you.
📍 In Vancouver? You’re welcome to pick up at our head office.

Limited supply—first come, first served!
Email marketing@eastersealsbcy.ca to claim yours.

(Note: Passes are for regular season games only)

07/29/2025

Do you wish to experience the magic of summer camp? This is your chance to visit Camp Squamish for an exclusive tour of camp, a free BBQ lunch, fun and accessible camp activities (such as our famed big swing) and witness the things that makes each of our summer camps so special.

Join camp families, supporters, donors, Lions Clubs and others for an afternoon at our Camp Squamish Open House on Sunday, August 17. Limited spots available!

Lunch is generously hosted by the Ambleside Tiddlycove and Squamish Lions Clubs.

Reserve your spot today:
https://na3.hubs.ly/y04WFP0

07/28/2025

Whether you’re in Vancouver for a medical appointment, surgery, or treatment, Easter Seals House offers a safe, affordable, and supportive place to stay—just steps away from Vancouver’s major hospitals. 🏥💙

With accessible suites, front desk support, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s more than a place to sleep—it’s a home away from home.

📞 Call 1-800-818-3666 to make a reservation today.

07/26/2025

We are still basking in the glow of an amazing turnout at our Camp Shawnigan Dock Unveiling!

A heartfelt thank you to 100 Men Who Care Cowichan Valley who added to the excitement of the afternoon with their support of the Camp Shawnigan Redevelopment Project! President Andrew Higginson and members of the group presented a generous donation of $12,510 to our President & CEO, Lisa Beck, right at camp. Their gift is helping bring our bold $25 million vision for accessibility and inclusion to life.

We were so pleased to have a strong show of support from the Lions Clubs in the region. Their support of this crucial project builds upon their extraordinary legacy, with over 47 years of volunteerism, campership funding and maintenance of our camp.

The Camp Shawnigan Project is about more than buildings—it’s about belonging. Thanks to support like this, we’re creating a place where kids with disabilities can explore, play, and thrive in a safe, inclusive, and beautiful outdoor space.

We're deeply grateful for the commitment to community and inclusion from all our supporters. A big thank you from all of us here from Easter Seals BC/Yukon, a service of the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. 💛

07/24/2025

💛 Big news from Camp Shawnigan! We’ve received a generous $10,000 from Peninsula Co-op to support Camperships—providing financial assistance so more campers can experience the life-changing magic of camp.

While Camp Shawnigan offers weeks of fun and connection, its true impact goes deeper. Our disability-centered programs build self-confidence, foster friendships, and create a culture of belonging—where campers are celebrated because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Peninsula Co-op has supported Easter Seals on Vancouver Island for many years, and their continued generosity helps ensure that no family is held back by financial barriers. Thank you, Peninsula Co-op, for helping make camp possible. 🏕️💙

07/23/2025

We officially unveiled our brand-new accessible dock at Camp Shawnigan this past weekend—and what a celebration it was! Over 100 people joined us for the ribbon cutting for the new accessible dock and launch of Phase One of the redevelopment of Camp Shawnigan.

This state-of-the-art dock isn’t just an upgrade on a much-loved element of camp—it’s a game-changer. Thoughtfully designed, the dock provides safe, dignified, and inclusive access to the water, allowing kids with disabilities to fully experience swimming, boating, and waterfront fun with confidence and freedom.

❤️ Thank you to everyone who made this milestone possible. We share a heartfelt thank you to two of our major supporters:
The Government of Canada through the Enabling Accessibility Fund and the Colonel Harland Sanders Charitable Foundation. Your generous contributions are helping reimagine Camp Shawnigan as a year-round, inclusive space for outdoor adventure.

This is just the beginning—Camp Shawnigan is becoming life-changing, by design. A big thank you from all of us here from Easter Seals BC/Yukon, a service of the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities.

07/21/2025

Designed with heart. Carried with purpose. 💛

Our limited-edition Easter Seals tote bags are available for sale — and they’re more than just a stylish accessory. Each bag features a child's interpretation of our theme for this year's contest: “Applying inclusive thinking and actions in everyday life“.

Each bag helps support Easter Seals programs across BC and the Yukon.

Get yours today and proudly display your support wherever you go.

🛍️ Shop now: https://na3.hubs.ly/y04MyC0