“No act of kindness no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Lauren Foote can’t even remember a time when she wasn’t involved with The Disability Foundation. After all, along with…Continue readingLauren Foote
Category: Volunteer Stories
“There’s nothing you can’t do. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.” There’s nothing that gives Tetra volunteer (and now Coordinator) David Harshaw more pleasure than…Continue readingDavid Harshaw
Cody Wesley has been an asset to Tetra for many years. Not only does he volunteer as a project builder, he is also a community connector, mentors new volunteers, and has…Continue readingCody Wesley
We want to thank one of our most loyal volunteers, Celia Quigley, for offering her time, energy, and kayaking expertise with us at the British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS).…Continue readingCelia Quigley
Nga Lê’s dedication to the Disabled Independent Gardeners Association (DIGA) has not gone unnoticed. A frequent volunteer with us for the past two years, Nga has assisted with all aspects…Continue readingNga Lê
We are extremely grateful for our Paddling Volunteer of the Year award recipient, Kyna Johnson. In one short year, Kyna has already made significant contributions to the BCMOS paddling program.
George volunteers with DIGA because “It’s very fulfilling and it’s fun for us [woodshop volunteers] to see people enjoy themselves. It doesn’t get a whole lot better than that!”Continue readingGeorge Shipley
George volunteers with DIGA because “It’s very fulfilling and it’s fun for us [woodshop volunteers] to see people enjoy themselves. It doesn’t get a whole lot better than that!”Continue readingGeorge Shipley
“I appreciate the challenge of being out in the water, facing and working with our planet’s natural elements. In our current society, we find ourselves sheltered from nature, but on the water one has the opportunity to learn from it.”Continue readingMark Short
After starting her journey as a volunteer with BCMOS, Maria realized that the organization is so much more than a program for people to stay active. She sincerely values BCMOS because “…it provides people who have disabilities with the opportunity to experience the greatness of being outdoors and that’s so important.”
Continue readingMaria Edora