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100 Women Who Care Elk Valley Suicide Task Force Fernie 100wwcfernie.ca
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As a healthy, green lawn is supported by strong roots, a community is healthier when supported by grassroot causes. 100 Women Who Care Fernie (100WWCFernie) is in its third year of supporting such causes through its bi-annual Giving Events that benefit the Elk Valley and South Country. The past three events, all delivered virtually, raised a total of $27,600 and helped seven organizations meet their communitybased objectives – see the smiling faces of past recipients on our Facebook page, @100WWCFernie.
Last year, the inaugural Fernie Dragathon raised over $10,000 for the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force with the support of Fernie Alpine Resort to create a Grief Support group for friends and families dealing with grief in the wake of suicide.
The next Giving Event will take place the evening of May 5, 2022, membership is open to all women living in the Elk Valley. To learn more about 100WWCFernie, how it works, how causes are selected and how you can become a member, go to their website or email info@wwcfernie.ca.
“It was amazing to see how different people came together to raise the spotlight. Throughout the week there were so many different ways to talk about mental health. While the theme was Drag, it was really about opening up the conversation with safe and comfortable spaces,” said Ev Eijsermans with EVSTF.
Let’s work together to keep the communities of Elk Valley and South Country healthy through the continued support of grassroots organizations.
This March, the Dragathon returned with a week of events and festivities leading up to the Mighty Moose Dragathon, raising over $13,000 and creating extensive awareness around mental health and supportive opportunities to talk about suicide.
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Fernie Alpine Resort skifernie.com Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Fernie Alpine Resort has extended its winter season an additional week to close on Sunday, April 17. “As March is usually our snowiest month, we invite you to keep your powder skis ready, your sunblock handy, spring carving skis set to go and most importantly enjoy our spring weekend events. Celebrate our ski and ride community, and 60 years of snow loving fun!” says Matt Mosteller. FAR ended spring break with the Mountain Pop Up Tour with Shred Kelly, and hosts its popular Fernival festival April 9 and 10 in the Plaza at the centre of the base.
Thank you to all who supported and attended throughout the week, and special thanks to Isabella Giavulva who inspired and is dedicated to the Dragathon and mental health awareness. #itsokaytonotbeokay FERNIEFIX.COM
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