Found only in British Columbia's
northern forests, the rare "Spirit Bear"
or "Kermode Bear" is widely
recognized for its unique white
colouring. A First Nation legend states
that the Raven, their creator, made
these bears white as a reminder of the
time when the world was pure and
clean and covered with snowdrifts and
ice blue glaciers. Raven promised that
these bears would live in peace and
harmony forever.
This reclusive bear will travel South
and congregate on the streets of
Victoria , Sooke, and Nanaimo starting
May 2006 in support of the BC Lions
Society's Easter Seal Operations and
the Bear Mountain Fund. The project
has already taken roots throughout BC
with the eight communities committed
to joining "The Spirit Bear Trail" –
Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver Island,
Prince George, Terrace, Kitimat,
Prince Rupert, and Whistler.
In 1947 a group of Lions felt there was
a need for transportation for children
with disabilities. With their own vehicles
they began the first transportation
program for these children. This idea
developed into what we now know as
the BC Lions Society for Children with
Disabilities.
The Society has been a registered
charitable organization since 1952.
You may also know us as the Easter
Seal People. Under both names, our
mandate is to support children with
disabilities throughout British
Columbia. The Society provides
specialized programs and services to
help children to develop to their full
potential.
Our Services include: 3 Easter Seal
Camps, 3 Easter Seal Houses, Easter
Seal Buses, the Vancouver Hospital
Helipad, Patient Care Grants and the
Lions Laser Skin Care Centre at
Vancouver Hospital.
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View my other Spirit Bear,
"Spirit Moon"
sponsored by Ruffell & Brown Interiors
Click here
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Spirit Bears in the City -
Benefitting Charities -
Now in the live auction until November 11th @ 6pm.
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