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$14,673.00raised of $30,000.00
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Campaign Ended August 31, 2024
Not only those who can afford it. Hundreds of studies have shown that time outdoors is essential for children’s physical and mental health, personal growth, and academic success. Kids should have opportunities to play, learn, and grow in nature, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
That's why, each year, we host the Sit-a-thon - a community challenge and peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that raises funds for Pine's Bursary Fund.
During the Sit-a-thon, amazing individuals like yourself take on our ‘Sit Spot’ challenge. The challenge is simple - you commit to sitting in nature for a chosen period of time and ask your friends and family to donate to your sit.
The official sit date for Sit-a-thon 2024 is June 23rd, but you're welcome to sit any time in June. Every dollar raised supports kids from lower-income families to attend our nature connection programs.
Over the past three years, we’ve nearly tripled the number of bursaries we award to meet increasing requests from families and help more children to access Pine.
In 2024, we’re aiming to provide 100 kids with a Pine Bursary, but still need to raise $30,000 more to support families in need to access Pine programs. We need your help. Help make sure 100 kids don't miss out on transformative outdoor experiences.
We've found that sitting quietly outside, engaging our senses, and observing our surroundings is one of the best ways to learn from nature. This practice is referred to as a "sit spot" and is one of several core routines of nature connection that we incorporate into our programs. Practicing sit spots expands our awareness, reduces stress, builds naturalist skills and fosters a deep sense of connection and belonging.
What is a Sit Spot? - A Sit Spot is finding a place in the wild to be still and observe, to sit and expand our awareness. Sitting quietly in nature gives us a chance to slow our pace and to delight in the beauty of nature with our impact reduced. Often, we will have our best wildlife viewing opportunities during sit spot time. It also allows us to practice patience, quietness and reflection.
*See full rules at: www.canadahelps.org/en/givingchallenge-rules.
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