Eight Parksville and Comox Valley retirees will tackle the 10 km Virtual Vancouver Sun Run this month to raise funds to put Kenyan students through high school, where tuition is not free.
The money raised will go towards restoration of the historic building, which served as a popular vacation destination starting in 1938, according to Shirley Culpin, the society’s media relations person.
“We’re very excited to join this virtual fundraiser and help raise funds for one of our club projects — the kids of Camp Shawnigan,” said Steve Beaman, Qualicum Bay Lions Club president.