Machu Picchu Challenge for Shelter

Welcome to my Machu Picchu Challenge for Shelter fundraising page!

Did you know that on any given night in Canada, more than 7,000 women and children must stay at a women's shelter to escape domestic violence? In many cases, these women are literally running for their lives and demonstrating incredible bravery. In August, I hiked to the lost city of Machu Picchu, Peru in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, raising funds to help these women and children. For 8 days, my friends and colleagues from Royal LePage offices across Canada hiked at high altitude, sleeping in tents, and going without running water, electricity and cell service. To participate, we each must raise at least $5,000 for our local women's shelter! It wasn't easy - in fact, it was much more physically and mentally difficult than we expected. Each dollar we raised and every step we took makes it easier for women and children to walk safely away from violence. 

If you're like me, you know someone who has been affected by violence or abuse, either in their adulthood or as a child. 67% of Canadians say they personally know a woman who has experienced abuse and one in three teenagers have reported dating violence. Thankfully, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is helping to put an end to domestic violence.

Please click the SPONSOR ME link at the top left side of this page to help me reach my fundraising goal. Thank you so much for supporting women and children in our community who are rebuilding their lives after violence. 

Please note: The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation issues tax receipts in February for all donations of $20 or more made in the previous calendar year. If you want to learn more about our charity, visit www.royallepage.ca/shelter. 

• Goal $5,500.00
• Raised $5,745.34