# Canadian fundraising for African grandmothers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-fundraising-for-african-grandmothers
> Updated: 2026-08-28T17:02:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Fundraising efforts in Canada continue to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign, which provides aid to community-led organizations in Africa helping grandmothers care for children orphaned by HIV and AIDS.

In late August, seventy-three cyclists began the 20th annual five-week Victoria Grandmothers cycle tour across Greater Victoria. This event supports 98 organizations across 14 African countries.

Additionally, Abbotsford resident Jean Douglas-Webb has announced a solo 80-mile ride for the Solidarity Cycle to celebrate her 80th birthday. Scheduled to begin on National Grandparents Day, her goal is to secure 1,000 new donors to reach a $20,000 target, building on fundraising efforts that have exceeded $54,000 since 2018.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Jean Douglas-Webb to cycle 80 miles for AIDS fundraiser

Abbotsford resident Jean Douglas-Webb will cycle 80 miles for her 80th birthday to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, supporting African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jean-douglas-webb-to-cycle-80-miles-for-aids-fundraiser

### 2026-08-24: Victoria Grandmothers begin 20th annual fundraising cycle tour

Seventy-three cyclists in Greater Victoria are participating in their 20th annual five-week tour to raise funds for grandmothers and children affected by HIV and AIDS in 14 African countries.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-grandmothers-hold-20th-annual-fundraising-cycle-tour

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