STORIES OF IMPACT

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Read our latest donor news and how your dollars are helping make B.C. the best place in the world for those affected by autism and related disorders.

Saccomaniacs Agriculture for Autism Tournament raises funds for Pacific Autism

The 9th annual Saccomaniacs Agriculture for Autism tournament raised $70,000 for Pacific Autism Family Network!

Steve and Antoinette Saccomano of Chilliwack BC, and their family, started a family and friends golf tournament in 2008.

Steve Saccomano says: “We started this event to create awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and to raise funds for Autism programs. […]

The Goodlife Fitness Autism Family Hub Grand Opening

Pacific Autism Family Network, along with lead sponsor, GoodLife Fitness, opens the GoodLife Fitness Family Autism Hub. The state-of-the-art facility is the first-of-its-kind in North America. The Knowledge Centre provides support for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and all related disorders.

“It’s been an amazing journey developing the Hub thanks to the help of generous sponsors and donors,” […]

canfitpro: $100,000 to PAFCF

canfitpro Commits $100,000 to Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation for its One of a Kind Facility Opening Summer 2016

PHOTO: Pacific Autism Family Foundation’s Board Chair and Co-Founder, Sergio Cocchia displays a $100,000 cheque from canfitpro’s Vice-President Rod Macdonald

Left to Right: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev volunteer & event experience coordinator of canfitpro, Robert Robinson Marketing Solutions Manager at canfitpro, Sasha Stone […]

Provincial Autism Support Strengthened Through New Federal Programs and LifeLabs Partnership with PAFCF

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December 7, 2015

 

Provincial Autism Support Strengthened Through New Federal Programs and LifeLabs Partnership with PAFCF

Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation (PAFCF) will deliver the Canada-wide Ready, Willing & Able and GO Group programs to those living with Autism Spectrum Disorders in BC and open an innovative blood lab through LifeLabs […]

Canfor Donates $50,000 in Product to the PAFCF

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September 30, 2015

BC’S LARGEST FOREST PRODUCT COMPANY RESPONDS TO NEED

Canfor donates $50,000 in product to the Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation

Vancouver, BC  The Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation (PAFCF) received a fantastic gift – $50,000 worth of Canfor lumber – that will allow the Foundation […]

Pacific Blue Cross Commits $100,000 to PAFCF

Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation’s Board Members Grayden Hayward and Jack McGee display a $100,000 cheque from Pacific Blue Cross’ President and CEO, Jan Grude, Chair of Pacific Blue Cross Community Connection Health Foundation, Richard Taylor, and Simone Hung, Customer Service Representative, and her two sons.

Left to Right:  Grayden Hayward, Jan Grude, Jack McGee, Richard […]

$75,000 Donation from TD Bank Group

Pacific Autism Family Foundation’s Founder Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia displays a $75,000 presentation cheque from TD Bank Group’s Stephen Vermette.

Left to Right: David Sam, Bill Cunningham, Silken Laumann, David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans, Tyger Patchell-Evans, Chris Appleby, Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, Stephen Vermette, Leah Iverson

RICHMOND, BC – The Pacific Autism Family Foundation today announced that TD Bank Group made a $75,000 donation to its capital campaign for […]

Pacific Autism Family Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation from BMO Financial Group

Pacific Autism Family Foundation’s Board Chair and Co-Founder Sergio Cocchia displays a $100,000 presentation cheque from BMO Financial Group’s Henry Donkers, Steve Saccomano Derral Moriyama.

“BMO Financial Group strongly believes in making joint commitments with organizations to create successful community opportunities for individuals with autism. The $100,000 is a commitment toward the forward thinking Centre – the first of its kind in […]

33 Million-Dollar Provincial Autism Family Foundation Centre Breaks Ground


Richmond, BC (December 16, 2014) – Today the Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation (PAFCF) officially launches a comprehensive provincial network to support individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum and related disorders through a “hub and spoke modeled Centre of excellence”.

The groundbreaking of the 58,000 square foot building and network, in large part made possible through the leadership provided by a […]

PRESS RELEASE: Variety Children’s Charity Announces Major Grant For Autism

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September 26, 2014

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Variety – The Children’s Charity Announces Major Grant For Autism

$1 million Variety grant boosts Women’s Media Golf Classic fundraising to $1.25M

Vancouver, BC – Generosity for BC’s special kids was in full force tonight as 200+ supporters of the 25th annual Women’s Media Golf Classic raised over […]