Run for Palestine - Vancouver

Run for Palestine - Vancouver

Run for Palestine - Vancouver is an annual charity run and walk held at Surrey Bend Regional Park in Surrey, BC, Canada on September 26, 2026. The event provides options for participants to move along short recreational courses and to support humanitarian fundraising in partnership with Islamic Relief Canada.

Distances:

• 5 km run
• 1 km walk

Fundraising for the event supports an eye care project and broader humanitarian relief in Gaza. The campaign highlights the Eye Cataract Surgery Project, now in Phase 2, which delivers ophthalmic surgeries and other specialized eye care. Reported outcomes from earlier phases include 9,782 beneficiaries reached, 13,478 medical consultations, more than 122,562 clinical services, and 1,136 ophthalmic surgeries including 359 cataract procedures. Phase 2 reported more than 519 ophthalmic surgeries completed in its first two months across multiple specialties.

Planned uses of funds listed for this event include cataract surgeries and specialized eye care, emergency food and health services, sponsorship for orphans, and provision of basic essentials such as clean water, healthcare, shelter, and psychosocial support. The event lists a fundraising goal of CA$30,000 and shows funds raised at CA$0.00 at the time of publication. The format includes community activities such as a bazaar and food sales. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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