Ian runs Vancouver Half Marathon

Hello!

I'm Ian, an expat from the UK, and I'm running my first half marathon this year in Vancouver on May 6th. I am no athlete (far from it), but I like to help out where I can, and so I'd like your help too.

My plan is to split whatever donations I receive 50/50.

50% will go to Critter Care, an animal rehabilitation centre in Langley. As far as I can remember, I've been fascinated by wildlife in its natural habitat, and Canada has some of the most beautiful there is to offer.

Critter Care is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of BC's wildlife. You can find out more about them here.

The other 50% will go to Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. DEWC provides the much needed support, food and a safe space for women and children in the DTES area. You can read more about their cause here.

I've set the bar at $300 because that's the usual minimum amount when running for charities at the event, though I'm running in an unofficial capacity (I've paid my entrance and am running as a standard runner, but I'd like to take the opportunity to run for a cause (or two) and be able to split the donations).

I'd be delighted if we can hit that goal. I would be ecstatic if we could exceed it.

Thanks for reading!

Ian