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Matched with Big Sister Richelle at 11 years old, Susan was a very shy and soft-spoken young girl. She was afraid to speak her mind, and her confidence was at an all-time low. “I was a bigger kid, my brother would say I was fat, ugly, and not good enough and I believed that. Because if you don’t have anyone else to tell you the contrary that’s all you believe,” says Susan. Richelle came into Susan’s life at the right time. Meeting on a weekly basis really helped Susan with her confidence, as she finally had someone in her life who would fill her life with positivity. Richelle recounts her time spent with Susan, “it was nice to go and […]

Big Yoga™ for Big Sisters is this Saturday and we can hardly wait for the BIG day to arrive. And look, we aren’t the only ones excited! What makes Big Yoga for Big Sisters SO BIG? We thought you’d never ask. 1. Stellar instructors sharing their passion and expertise with these classes and workshops. 2. Inner Fire for your eco-friendly shopping fix! 3. Complimentary massages from Ananta Wellness and mini facials from Skoah. 4. The Halfmoon Chill Out Tent and the ivivva Hub for Kids. 5. Delicious and nutritious gluten-free, vegan eats for purchase from JamJar. 6. KISS radio on site playing DJ during the yoga breaks. 7. Plus, a gorgeous location at David Lam Park and the opportunity to […]

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month Imagine a world with more self-esteem and less bullying. Imagine a world where youth are reminded that they be anything they can dream of. You can be a part of creating that world.  When a child has a mentor, the odds they will be emotionally, socially and physically healthy increases dramatically. When we have happy, healthy young people in our communities, everyone benefits. Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a young person by visiting www.imagineBBBS.ca. Three Ways to Help Us Change Girls’ Lives Volunteer A mentor who encourages smart daily behaviours—finishing homework, having healthy social interactions, and saying no when it counts—has a noticeable influence on a young person’s growth […]

An exciting event is taking place tomorrow. We’re staging a surprise yoga session (with costumes and mascots doing yoga poses!) at David Lam Park. Passersby are invited to join in this fun event, which is intended to generate awareness and signups for Big Yoga™ for Big Sisters, our yogathon fundraiser on September 9th. Curious? Big Yoga™ for Big Sisters is your chance to use your yoga practice to transform girls’ lives. This September 9th at David Lam Park, hundreds of yogis will come together to raise much needed funds for our mentoring programs. Here’s how it works: 1) Sign up. There are three ways you can sign up to participate in Big Yoga™ for Big Sisters.   – As a corporate team […]

Here at Big Sisters when we think of yoga – we think big! BIG ideas. BIG inspiration. BIG impact. We talk a big game and we can back it up. There are so many special things about Big Yoga™ for Big Sisters. We love the idea of using your practice to transform girls’ lives. We love beautiful David Lam Park. We love our community partners joining us with activities onsite—Inner Fire, Skoah, Ananta Wellness & Osteopathy, ivivva, and JamJar. We love YOU for committing to this event with your fundraising efforts and awesome energy of the day. You know what else? We love, love, love the opportunity to share six completely different styles of yoga led by some of the city’s […]

Canadian kids and teens are digitally savvy when it comes to social media and the internet—after all, they are digital natives. Unfortunately, many kids and teens do not yet understand the scope of their privacy and the potential risks associated with having an “open” profile online. In an effort to show kids and teens how to better protect themselves online and to understand privacy concerns, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has created this graphic novel, Social Smarts: Privacy, the Internet and You. The short 12-page novel follows a brother (Dave) and sister (Amy) who learn about the privacy risks related to social networking, phone passwords and online gaming. We are also given insight from Amy’s phone who […]

With just a few sleeps until the big day, here are five last minute fundraising ideas to help you Nama’Slay at Big Yoga for Big Sisters North Vancouver! These little tips can make a big difference! 1 – Share Your Story. Sure, you love yoga! But why else are you participating? Share why helping young girls reach their full potential matters to you. Find stats on how Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland helps transform girls lives here and sample social media posts here. 2 – Dolla Dolla Bills Y’all! Take Your Pledge Form Everywhere You Go. If you run into someone you know, tell people how excited you are for this Saturday’s event and let them know every dollar […]

Just one week until Big Yoga for Big Sisters in North Vancouver- how will you create your day? On July 8th Heywood Park will be buzzing with positive energy as solo yogis and teams of varying sizes get ready to shake their asanas for a good time and a good cause. The full yogathon offers six classes in six different styles. Each class is only 45 minutes, perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis to explore and enjoy, with the extra freedom and flow of practicing outside. Ease into Big Yoga for Big Sisters North Vancouver with Katie Keating of Studio 202’s, Slow Flow. The morning also features an Intro to Moksha Yoga with Hannah Johnson and a Power Yoga […]

Did you know that your next event can support our mentoring programs? Our friend Alex Chisholm from Merchant Advance Capital recently hosted a casino fundraiser for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. She raised over $2,000 with the help of her friends and colleagues. Thank you Alex for taking the time to support Big Sisters. Your donation is helping to improve the lives of young girls. “When my partner and I first decided to host a casino night, we had envisioned a couple close friends, a bottle of whiskey and a rainy Vancouver night. As our little get-together seemed to pick up traction from our poker enthusiast friends, the premise behind the event grew as well. What a wonderful opportunity […]