# Charitable fundraising in British Columbia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/charitable-fundraising-in-british-columbia
> Updated: 2026-09-27T20:29:00.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 2.

Charitable activities in British Columbia have focused on medical and social support for children. In Kelowna, the East Meets West Children’s Foundation (EMWCF) raised $180,000 during its annual Diwali Dinner at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. A significant portion of this total, $142,000, was generated during a 15-minute donation blitz. Founder Mohini Singh stated these funds will assist underprivileged children in the Okanagan region and internationally, supporting initiatives such as food assistance in India and cleft palate surgeries in Guatemala.

In the Fraser Valley, community efforts continue to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), also known as Breakthrough T1D. Paul and Sharan Narang, owners of Smart Wireless/Bell Mobility locations, are organizing their 17th annual fundraiser. The couple has raised nearly $700,000 for the organization over previous years, with the upcoming event scheduled for October 24 at the Westfield Country Club.

## Claims

- The East Meets West Children’s Foundation raised $180,000 during its annual Diwali Dinner. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A 15-minute donation blitz resulted in $142,000 in donations. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The total amount of $180,000 includes revenue from bar, food, and ticket sales. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Last year, the annual dinner raised approximately $210,000. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The event was held at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on September 26. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Kelowna International Airport to receive $22.4M federal investment

Kelowna International Airport will receive $22.4 million in federal funding to build utility infrastructure, unlocking 165 acres of land for aerospace and industrial development.

44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/east-meets-west-childrens-foundation-raises-180000-in-kelowna

### 2026-09-27: British Columbia community fundraisers raise significant funds for charity

Charitable fundraisers in British Columbia have raised significant sums, including $180,000 for the East Meets West Children’s Foundation and nearly $700,000 raised to date for diabetes research.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-columbia-community-fundraisers-raise-significant-funds-for-charity

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