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Mother's Day is just around the corner, and the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation has a way to mark it that gives back to the community. Run for Mom takes place May 10 in Chilliwack, raising funds for a new fetal monitor at Chilliwack General Hospital's maternity unit.
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A Mother's Day run for Chilliwack's maternity unit
Photo: Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation
Mother's Day falls on a Sunday this year, which makes it a natural day for a 5k run along the Vedder River — especially one raising money for the maternity unit at Chilliwack General Hospital.
Run for Mom takes place May 10 at Vedder Park along the Rotary Trail, with registration opening at 8 AM and the run starting at 9 AM. Entry is $10 for participants 13 and under, $20 for everyone else. All proceeds go toward a new fetal monitor for CGH's maternity unit.
"All funds raised at Run for Mom will stay local to support Chilliwack General Hospital," says Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation executive director Liz Harris.
The event is open to runners and walkers alike, and there's plenty going on beyond the run itself. Face painting for kids kicks things off before the start, McDonald's will be on site with coffee and muffins, and the Abbotsford Canucks and JR 89.5 Street Team will make appearances. All participants receive a keepsake medal and a potted plant from Minter Country Garden.
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🏕️ Five recreation sites west of Harrison Lake managed by Sts'ailes have been temporarily closed due to dangerous trees, including Chehalis River, Grace Lake, Twenty Mile Bay, Weaver Lake, and Wood Lake. Existing reservations will be cancelled and refunded. [Fraser Valley Today]
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🔥 A Hope resident's attempt to burn weeds with a propane torch over the weekend sparked a fire that spread to a cedar hedge. No one was hurt and damage was limited. [Hope Standard]
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BC Youth Week: A full week of free events for youth ages 12–18 runs May 1–7 across Abbotsford, including laser tag, a skate jam, wheelchair basketball, a pool party, and a murder mystery night to close things out.
Seasons Farm Market's 1st Birthday: The Abbotsford market celebrates its first year on May 2 with free hot dogs, live music, local vendors, animals, and goodie bags at Seasons Farm Market.
Pup Picnic at Taves Estate Cidery: Bring your dog to Taves Estate Cidery on May 3 for a cider flight for you and a treat flight for your pup, including a bone broth Pup Bojito and a toy to take home.
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