Vancouver, BC has consistently been one of the top three most liveable cities in the world, based on the overall quality of life. With a world renowned mountain resort, hiking and biking trails and numerous water activities, Vancouver is a favourite for travellers seeking the great outdoors. Hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics provided a further boost to the province and Vancouver has once again caught the attention of the world. Shopping and cruising maintains a steady pulse and vibrancy in the downtown core and the Arts and Entertainment industry is booming in Hollywood North.
Global BC has been a part of the Vancouver community since 1960 and has garnered numerous awards for their achievement as an outstanding corporate citizen. The focus of Global BC is not only to inform and entertain their community but to seek partnerships within and participate in a wide range of festivals and events.
Charity Partners
Major charitable organizations that Global BC has partnered with are Variety, the Children’s Charity and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, in support of Variety, the Children’s Charity, is the largest of its kind of British Columbia. Hosted by the Global BC News team, together Variety and Global BC raised over $7,012,483 in 2011 alone. Monies raised goes to support children in British Columbia with special needs.
The BC Children’s Hospital Miracle Weekend and Global BC unite annually for a two-day tribute to raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre. In its 23rd year, it raised over $16.5 million in 2010’s Miracle Weekend. This year it will take place June 4th & 5th. Funds raised will go towards purchasing medical equipment and funding much needed medical research and development.
Global BC has partnered with charities and organizations extending across British Columbia, building strong relationships with such organizations as the Lions Society of BC, United Way of the Lower Mainland, BCSPCA and the Down Syndrome Research Foundation. Through these partnerships, Global BC has supported the growth of community events and festival throughout Greater Vancouver and our commitment to future philanthropy continues. |
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