Local community supporters Valaura Vedan and fianc茅 Vincent Jones are launching an ambitious fundraising campaign in support of the Central Okanagan Hospice Associationsa国际传媒檚 Swinging with the Stars event.
Vince and Valaurasa国际传媒攁ka Team Vsquaredsa国际传媒攁nnounced their $28K in 28 Days campaign which began on Feb. 1.
Much like it sounds, the duo are attempting to raise $28,000 in just 28 days, with all of the proceeds going to support the Central Okanagan Hospice Association.
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Back in his native UK, Vincent Jones spent many hours in hospice as he visited with family receiving end of life care. His nana, Alice, was a particularly powerful figure in his life and Jones saw the profound impact that quality hospice care can have in a loved onesa国际传媒檚 final days.
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Natasha Girard, executive director of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, says itsa国际传媒檚 great to have such a passionate couple putting their efforts behind the organization.
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Doing a tap dance is a challenging endeavour for the dancers.
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You can help Team VSquared in their support of Central Okanagan Hospice Association.
Donations to Team Vsquared can be made through the COHA Website: http://www.hospicecoha.org/dancers/valaura-vedan-vince-jones or by calling the COHA Office at 250.763.5511 Swinging with the Stars is Saturday March 18th.
