Blog | Balding For Dollars

Bursary Application Deadline Is Near

by Marissa Dunbar | Nov 5, 2018 | Bursary & Education Programs, News, Uncategorized

We are proud of all of our programs but one program that we are particularly proud of is our Survivorship Education and Bursary program for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology/Hematology patients. As we’ve identified in our other programs, a cancer diagnosis will take a...

Balding for Dollars Reaches $5 Million Milestone Raised

by Marissa Dunbar | Oct 29, 2018 | News, Uncategorized

We are still coming down off the fresh excitement of our Balding for Dollars Milestone Party that was held on Oct. 25th at the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Research Institute. We had around 50 guests attend the event; the room full of past volunteers,...

Everything Financial Golf Tournament Reaches More In Need

by Marissa Dunbar | Oct 10, 2018 | News, Uncategorized

It was a beautiful weekend (ok there was a little rain), but on Sept. 15th, 2018 that didn’t stop anyone from hitting the green dressed in smiles and their waterproof gear for the annual Everything Financial Charity Golf Tournament held at the Northview Golf...

Finding the “Treat” in Oncology Mom’s Retreat

by Marissa Dunbar | Sep 25, 2018 | Family Support & Outreach, Other Programs, Uncategorized

Being an Oncology mom is a label most would not call a treat in any way. It doesn’t often come up in the same sentences with words like relaxing, amazing, rewarding, wonderful, or special. Being a mom means you are switched on at all times; you work hundreds of...

Why I Volunteer…

by Marissa Dunbar | Aug 30, 2018 | Bursary & Education Programs, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Opportunities

You may have met Kate before; or read about her story of survival, and how she’s been a recipient of many amazing programs that Balding for Dollars provides. But did you know she also continuously gives back to Balding for Dollars? Read on to see how important...

Hey, are you an Entertainer?

by Marissa Dunbar | Mar 31, 2018 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Opportunities

At Balding for Dollars, we are always grateful for the communities support at our events. From the volunteers, to the participants, fundraisers, donors, sponsors, venue, and entertainment—you are all amazing contributors and these events would not be possible without...

Bernie’s Bands, BBQ, Beers, and Balding Event 2018- Kelowna

by Marissa Dunbar | Mar 27, 2018 | News

Bernie’s at it again! Coming fresh off of the MotoGP Daytona Party on March 18th hosted by Bernie himself and held at the Library Square Public House in Vancouver, where all the proceeds go to Balding for Dollars, Bernie is gearing up for another event this time...

Calling all rockstar volunteers

by Marissa Dunbar | Mar 19, 2018 | News, Volunteer Opportunities

Calling all rockstar volunteers! We are in full swing planning our main Balding For Dollars event at BC Children’s Hospital again. This will be the 19th annual and under the coordination of a new administrator, Marissa! We are looking for volunteers to keep the...

Giving back hits close to home for Jen

by Marissa Dunbar | Mar 15, 2018 | News

Meet Jen and her Dad Ba. Jen got diagnosed with cancer when she was very small, many oncology ward moves ago. She fought it, beat it, and is now a healthy, beautiful and caring 17 year old. Jen doesn’t remember her experience with cancer at all (which is...

Meet Dana, 9 year old on a mission

by Marissa Dunbar | Mar 13, 2018 | Hair Donation, News

Meet Dana, a 9 year old girl with a goal to help others with cancer. It was all Dana’s idea from the start. Dad, Fabio says he was just the facilitator. Dana and her family have been touched by cancer having 3 family friends and her Grandmother diagnosed within...

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