Charity

Neil Osborne of Canadian music legends 54-40 and celebrated record producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) are putting the love of their favourite hockey teams on the line to support Music Therapy programs. With the Canucks & Leafs ready to square of this weekend, this is the perfect opportunity to not only  hi light this great cause but to donate to it as well.

Get ready Vancouver for the debut of Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer. The inaugural event was held last year in Toronto was a huge success that raised over $2.4 million. I think we in Vancouver can beat this record. 

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Alumni Association of BC is presenting Changing Tides, a photo exhibition and silent auction to raise funds in support of Japanese NGOs who are actively working in the northeastern region of Japan that was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb 18, from 6-9pm at the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby.

On February 17, join Kyprios, Chin Injeti, and a bevy of talented local musicians for an evening of celebration in support of Randy Ponzio’s children Shae, Jalen and Kairah at the Commodore Ballroom, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

On February 29, 2012 everyone is encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. Bullying comes in many forms and as kids growing up many of us have been subjected to it. We at Vancity Buzz are supporters of Pink Shirt Day and urge other Vancouverites to join us and raise awareness of this issue.

After a hugely successful 2011 event, WWF will again celebrate National Sweater Day on February 9, 2012. With National Sweater Day, WWF is calling on Canadians to turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater for the day to show their commitment to the environment. This Flash Mob at Metropolis in Metrotown was done to raise awareness to the campaign. Watch the video, it has a panda in it.