by Marissa Dunbar | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
At 16, I was diagnosed in April of 2016 with Ewing sarcoma, a form of rare bone cancer in my right humerus. Prior to my diagnosis I was a healthy happy and active kid. I took an interest in the sciences, did well in my classes, and volunteered often around my...
by Marissa Dunbar | Aug 27, 2019 | Bursary & Education Programs, Family Support & Outreach, Teen Adventures
Cancer. Any kind, any time. The word instills terror. It attacks the body, leaves the mind reeling, and isolates. There are many groups and associations that try to mitigate those impingements on everyday life. Balding for Dollars is one of those. They raise money,...
by Marissa Dunbar | Jun 6, 2019 | Bursary & Education Programs, News
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
