Raising Millions for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation… One Step at a Time
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In this episode Lisa Gibbs, the executive director of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, and Manny discuss their recent trek in Ecuador to raise funds for shelters and violence prevention programs. They reflect on the physical and emotional challenges of the trek, the beauty of Ecuador, and the importance of their cause.
They also discuss the progress made in addressing intimate partner violence over the past 50 years, but acknowledge there is still much work to be done.
The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised over $41 million in its 25-year history and is the largest non-governmental funder of shelters in Canada. The trek in Ecuador raised nearly $1.7 million, surpassing their initial goal of $1.2 million.
Listen For
7:51 The Importance of Community Involvement and Fundraising
10:48 The Emotional Impact of the Ecuadorian Trek
20:06 The Role of Shelters in Providing Safety and Support
33:08 The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
Guest: Lisa Gibbs, Exec Dir Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
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