Archive of posts tagged "social media for change"

Skate for A Cure 2009

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last year I signed up for the Skate for A Cure on the Vancouver Blogger Team and we raised funds for childhood cancer research through the Michael Cuccione Foundation and the BC Childrens’ Hospital Foundation. I will once again be raising funds for this amazing cause, and in doing so I’ll earn a spot on […]

Sub Zero Clothing Drive

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

With the cold weather comes growing concerns for the safety and well-being of those who must spend the night (or even the daytime) on the streets. Aside from campaigns like Sox in the City, Kate from ChangeEverything is taking initiative again this year by doing a Sub Zero Clothing Drive. A couple of years ago […]

Waxy Photography For Charity

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

At Thursday night’s Best of 604 awards it was revealed that the people’s choice for Best Photo Site in Metro Vancouver for 2008 was Waxy Photography by John Goldsmith. In the spirit of the event, he’s now paying the good fortune forward, selling prints to benefit a very worthy cause. Photo credit: Waxy on Flickr […]

Best of 604: Winners and The Morning After

Comments 67 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m piling through the photos on Flickr of all the fantastic people that showed up last night for the Best of 604 awards reception. Some may think it’s a silly idea to have an awards night for bloggers and websites, but I think that (especially in this town) so much effort, passion, care, humour, and […]

Best of 604: Today's the Day

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tonight at 6:00pm about 200 people will be gathering at The Cellar for food, drinks, supporting the Food Bank, and celebrating the efforts of all those who contribute online in Metro Vancouver. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect today for the Best of 604. Doors are at 6:00pm and admission is by monetary […]