Peninsula Co-op was a proud supporter of the 2021 Triathlon of Compassion, helping the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre to raise over $20,000!
VSAC is a feminist org committed to ending sexualized violence through healing, education, & prevention. We're dedicated to supporting women & all Trans survivors of sexual assault & childhood sexual abuse through advocacy, counselling & empowerment.
Triathlon of Compassion is the largest annual fundraising event for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. It is a sprint triathlon (500m swim, 20k bike and 5k run) that is open to people of all ages (kids to seniors) and abilities making it a great event for first-time triathletes. This positive, family-friendly and inclusive event uses a pledge based, peer-to-peer fundraising platform for participants to raise donations to support survivors of sexual assault and fund prevention programs in our community.
Youth, Women, Families, LBGTTQ2, Other
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VSAC is a feminist org committed to ending sexualized violence through healing, education, & prevention. We're dedicated to supporting women & all Trans survivors of sexual assault & childhood sexual abuse through advocacy, counselling & empowerment.
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Triathlon of Compassion is the largest annual fundraising event for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. It is a sprint triathlon (500m swim, 20k bike and 5k run) that is open to people of all ages (kids to seniors) and abilities making it a great event for first-time triathletes. This positive, family-friendly and inclusive event uses a pledge based, peer-to-peer fundraising platform for participants to raise donations to support survivors of sexual assault and fund prevention programs in our community.
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Youth, Women, Families, LBGTTQ2, Other