CFAX 1070

To celebrate World Oceans Day this June 2021, Pacific Peoples’ Partnership is hosting our inaugural Paddle 4 Pacific peer to peer fundraiser. Paddle 4 Pacific will invite individuals, teams and business owners to safely paddle together out on the water, while helping to raise funds in support of initiatives that benefit the peoples and places of the North and South Pacific. This fundraising initiative benefits Victoria-based non-profit Pacific Peoples’ Partnership (PPP) and our Pacific Island community partners.

Go By Bike Week is your chance to give biking a try, whether you’re riding to work, to the store, with you family, etc, you can register for free and win all sorts of prizes. Register now and join a team whether biking to work, school, for recreation, with your family, anything, and be eligible to win over $15,000 in prizes.

In 2016 Al Ferraby started Al’s $21 for 21km in support of his annual half marathon fundraising run for CFAX Santas Anonymous. Al hosts a mini radiothon on CFAX 1070 each year before the run to raise money for children’s programs asking for $1.00 for every km he runs. Since then Al has raised $143,370.00. Tune into CFAX 1070 radio on Friday May 21, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to sponsor Al or donate now, online below or call in to 778-561-1070. Visit cfaxsantas.com and learn how your pledge will help local children and youth. Al's run will take place May 23rd and will be streamed on Facebook @cfaxsantas including his big finish with Santa Bear!

The 2021 Oak Bay Half Marathon has gone VIRTUAL. Participants who chose to defer in 2020 can register for 2021 or defer for one more year to 2022, after which deferrals will be expired. For 2021, we have added a 5k option to the pre-existing Half-Marathon and 10k. The event typically starts at the beautiful Windsor Park in Oak Bay and winds its way through the heart of Oak Bay’s shopping district. The course then loops out and back along the scenic seaside route of Beach Drive. For the virtual edition, head out in your own community and complete your virtual challenge on your own course or follow along with one of our routes. Complete one event, or the Triple Crown (Half Marathon, 10k & 5k) Event funds support Santa’s Anonymous & Easter Seals of BC. Runners may enjoy a Virtual Race and run from anywhere, anytime from May 15 to 31, 2021. Package Pickup will be held from May 15 to 31, 2021 at Frontrunners (Select Store Pick Up Location: Victoria, Shelbourne, Westshore, Nanaimo). Out-of-town runners have the option at registration to have their race kit shipped to them for a fee.

Register for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s and walk your own way this May to support British Columbians affected by dementia. Walk or set yourself a fitness-based challenge while raising awareness and funds to support Alzheimer Society of B.C. programs and services. Get creative, do what works for you – and join an online celebration on Sunday, May 30 to end the month of activity.