Pacific Medical Law logged in 1,615,984 steps in September for September
Community Involvement
Pacific Medical Law recognized as Top Fundraiser for Children with CP
Four lawyers at Pacific Medical Law, Paul McGivern , Susanne Raab, Brenda Osmondand Natalia Ivolgina, participated in the recent fundraiser by the Cerebral Palsy Association, “September”. September began in Australia in 2010 and has since expanded to include the US, Canada, UK and the Netherlands. The goal of the program worldwide is to assist in advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with a spectrum of disabilities by providing services and support to more than 176,000 children and adults every day-one person at a time, one family at a time.
Pacific Medical Law was recognized, at the end of the event, to be the top fundraiser in the country and the 7th highest in the world. We were also recognized for the participation in the program, being the team with the 3rd highest step count in BC and the 10th in the country.
Our online fundraising is open till November 8th and the BC Cerebral Palsy Association will accept offline donations till the end of December – it is not too late to donate!
You can make a donation by following this link.
Thanks to all those stepping up for this cause, the CPABC has raised funds to expand services and offer new programs that are both valuable and important. Learn more about the BC Cerebral Palsy Association and their programs and services here.
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC – A New Board of Directors and a New Year of Initiatives
I have the great privilege of continuing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC in the capacity of Vice President of the Board, for the 2013-2015 term.
Over the past year the Association succeeded in raising awareness of the important issues that affect the lives of people with cerebral palsy and their families, and providing advocacy assistance, support and grants to the people who need it most. Most recently, we were proud to have provided scholarships for post-secondary education to 10 students with cerebral palsy. We also provided grants to 12 children with cerebral palsy to attend summer camp. In addition, we recently launched our dance and yoga programs for children with cerebral palsy, as well as our popular Community Connection Series.
For the coming year we have a number of ambitious goals. We plan to improve our outreach, continue to raise awareness of cerebral palsy and add to the services and support we provide. Our goal is to reach out far and wide to make meaningful contributions to the lives of as many people with cerebral palsy as possible.
If you have any suggestions on how we could support someone you know living with cerebral palsy, we would love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute to our organization, either by making a donation or volunteering please contact us. Check out our website at www.bccerebralpalsy.com
September – An Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funds for People Living with Cerebral Palsy
As we announced some time ago, throughout the month of September a team of lawyers at Pacific Medical Law is participating in a global fundraising and public awareness initiative for individuals living with cerebral palsy. In response to the “The September Challenge” we have each committed to taking 10,000 steps a day, and raising funds for this very worthy cause.
We are about half way through the month so I thought I’d provide a brief update on our progress:
So far Pacific Medical Law has collectively raised over $4,500 for the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC – that puts us #1 in Canada for funds raised! We have also collectively taken the equivalent of 692,293 steps. Check out the leaderboard.
There is no cure for cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy have great potential. In order to give them the chance to overcome their challenges and limitations and to live life to the fullest, they need financial assistance for the various therapies, equipment and support they require. We are committed to helping these children and their families. You can help too by making a donation: simply click HERE And thank you very much!
Pacific Medical Law Donates $10,000 to Cerebral Palsy Association
Pictured: Paul McGivern , Partner, Pacific Medical Law & Feri Dehdar, Executive Director, Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
Pacific Medical Law donated $10,000 to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia. These funds will go toward a variety of valuable services including providing bursaries for post-secondary school and summer camp, and supporting two new exciting programs being launched this year: dance and yoga for children with cerebral palsy.
At Pacific Medical Law, we have worked with numerous children living with cerebral palsy and their families. We have seen first-hand the challenges these families face on a daily basis, and understand their needs. We have also witnessed the remarkable resilience and strength these families demonstrate in the face of their struggles.
Families tell us about the tremendous benefit that legal settlements provide in terms of giving their child the best chance to achieve their full potential as well as easing the caregiving burden on the family as a whole. Unfortunately, many families will never receive a legal settlement. These families deserve our support. We are committed to helping these families by supporting the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC.