“Eastside Grannies have a way with words”   By Lindsay Morey.  Published on: October 1, 2019. Read the full story here.  “Who knew you could make a difference by playing a game of Scrabble. The 12th annual Good Words for Africa event on Sunday, Oct. 6 at Bedford Village (161 Festival Way) organized by the Sherwood Park Eastside Grannies is expected to raise thousands for the 17 m ... Continue Reading »

“Upcoming Fashion show to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation” Published in Cochrane Today. Freelanced Submission. Ready the full story here “An opportunity to see the latest in fashion and offer support to children orphaned by the HIV & AIDS crisis in Africa is coming to Cochrane. In partnership with Paisley Boutique, Cochrane Grandmothers to Grandmothers are presenting this fundraising even ... Continue Reading »

Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror Marissa Tiel, Campbell River Mirror, September 5th, 2019. Read the story here.  “After reading about the ride for years, a local mom is finally getting her chance to take part in Vancouver Island’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers annual fundraising bike tour. “I always was really inspired seeing the picture in the paper of the older women hopping on their bike ... Continue Reading »

Campbell River grandmothers ride again Aug. 29, 2019- Campbell River Mirror “On Friday, Sept. 6, three Campbell River women, all over 55-years-old, will ride bicycles for three days down the 275 kilometer route to Victoria. They will be part of this year’s team of 31 women from other Island communities in this twelfth annual cycling tour to raise awareness and funds for grandmothers in Africa.   2017 G ... Continue Reading »

Nelson Grans to Grans are cleaning up litter Nelson Star August 24 2019  Nelson Grans to Grans are introducing a new fundraising project that particularly helps Nelson residents. Penny Riordan and Evan Zsadany have been collecting litter around Nelson for the last six years just for the simple joy of cleaning up our environment. They are still going strong this year and now would like to add to their impact by ... Continue Reading »