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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 12/19/2011 : 10:18 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I have started a charity kids indoor climbing program to teach climbing to kids with disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal is to help them pick up climbing as a regular sport/passion and benefit them physically and mentally to thrive and overcome whatever challenges in their lives.
Thanks to many amazing volunteers and Cliffhanger's sponsorship of admission fees, this program has been running monthly. We also recently received a donation from SportChek and have so far sent one kid to the Cliffhanger Junior Kid Rock Climbing (weekly 2hr climbing camp for 4months). So this program is a continuum project, not just a one time fun event.
We are looking for Climbing Mentors to belay and mentor the kids in our monthly 2hr sessions at Richmond and Coquitlam Cliffhanger. If you know how to belay competently and would like to make a difference in some kids' lives, please contact me at joewtc at hotmail dot com. More info: www.facebook.com/ClimbNConquer
Joe
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
43 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 1:18 PM
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We are v. excited to kickstart the new Coquitlam Climb and Conquer! Volunteers are needed! Contact Joe 778.999.7104 joewtc at hotmail.com. More info: http://www.facebook.com/climbnconquer.
COQUITLAM:
Dates: (drop in)
Jan 13 Fri , Feb 10 Fri, Mar 23 Fri 7-9pm
Address:
Coquitlam Cliffhanger (98 Brigantine Dr, Coquitlam)
RICHMOND:
Dates: (drop in)
Jan 27 Fri, Feb 24 Fri, Mar 30 Fri 7-9pm
Address:
Richmond Cliffhanger (3771 Jacombs Road #520, Richmond)
Thanks for the generous support of Cliffhanger Coquitlam and Richmond! |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 04/04/2012 : 2:27 PM
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Hi Everyone!
We are looking for more volunteers!
Since this program started in Sep 2011 (Please like http://www.facebook.com/ClimbNConquer), it's grown to 3 locations (Vancouver, Richmond and Coquitlam Cliffhanger) in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and PLEA Kidstart. Thanks to a donation from SportChek, we have sent 5 kids to Cliffhanger weekly2hr junior program to climb more (*the kids can choose any climbing gyms). So far, we have 18 volunteers and 54 little bro/sis and big bro/sis participating in the program.
The kids love it and it's amazing that climbers can use their climbing passion and skills to mentor and belay the kids (who otherwise have difficult financial access to climbing) to climb and in turn use climbing to help the kids develop the physical and mental fitness to overcome the enormous challenges in their lives.
If you want to contribute to a good cause, this might be it!
This program is all volunteer-run and has 0 expense. Everything goes to the kids. Thanks for the generous support from the Vancouver Rock Climbing Group (volunteers), Cliffhanger Climbing Gym (sponsors admission) and SportCheck (sponsors additional climbing courses).
Joe 778.999.7104
Vancouver Rock Climbing Group www.vrcg.ca |
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Powell River, bc
Canada
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Posted - 04/04/2012 : 5:49 PM
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I'm not qualified,and I don't live there,but what a GREAT IDEA!!!! Thank you for doing this,what a fantastic project!!!!   
Hopefully you will get many helpers! |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 04/05/2012 : 08:31 AM
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| Agreed- fantastic idea! This has the potential to be a really successful program and make a real difference for these kids. I am not qualified at all as aclimbing mentor but might know some great folks who are, and I will point them in your direction. 8) |
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Posted - 04/05/2012 : 7:24 PM
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Originally posted by sixer
Agreed- fantastic idea! This has the potential to be a really successful program and make a real difference for these kids. I am not qualified at all as aclimbing mentor but might know some great folks who are, and I will point them in your direction. 8)
I know there used to be a program in that ran out of the Rockies like this...and in other parts of the world, and for sure, it seems like a great endeavor. The people who will have to put a lot of time and effort into this deserve a real pat on the back! This is one thread that should be bumped.
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 04/06/2012 : 12:20 AM
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| Thanks for the support guys : ) Any feedback is always greatly appreciated! |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
43 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2012 : 4:09 PM
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| Our volunteer Justina made a short clip about the program: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRWyLkClUr0. Thank you everyone for supporting the kids! |
Edited by - joewtc on 06/20/2012 08:57 AM |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
43 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2012 : 08:59 AM
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| Hi Everyone, the program has been running great and I'm planning to extend it to more kids/youth. I'm wondering if anyone has any contacts or know any agencies this project can benefit? Thank you. Joe 778.999.7104 joewtc at hotmail.com |
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Climb and Conquer Kids Program: Volunteers Needed!
