Festive Bricks of Giving Holiday Fundraiser

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Clinic 805 team proudly wore pink to show our support.

This month serves as an important reminder of the power of early detection. We encourage every eligible woman to make mammography a priority and to schedule regular screenings as recommended by their healthcare provider.

Mammograms can detect changes in breast tissue long before symptoms appear — giving women the best possible chance for early treatment and recovery.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, support one another, and take proactive steps toward better breast health.

5th Annual Mood Swing Golf Invitational

We are thrilled to announce that Clinic 805 was voted the Best Place for Cosmetic Treatment (Surgical) in Victoria’s Best of 2024 awards!

In a feature article, our very own Nurse Shelley shared her insights on how social media has reshaped the cosmetic surgery industry. She emphasized the impact it has on young women, often setting unrealistic beauty standards. Shelley also reflected on how patient demographics have changed, with more young individuals now seeking treatments influenced by social media. She highlighted the importance of subtle, natural-looking enhancements that boost confidence and the significance of choosing experienced providers.

Thank you to everyone who voted and supported us on this incredible journey.

Since its establishment in 1975, the Mustard Seed Street Church has played a crucial role in alleviating hunger and nurturing hope among the residents of Greater Victoria. The Mustard Seed operates community-funded initiatives like the region’s largest Food Bank and the Food Security Distribution Centre serving 75 organizations, along with various support programs like Family back-to-school and Christmas assistance, Hospitality programs, and services at Hope Farm Healing Centre.

Each year, Clinic 805, our patients and the community generously donate non-perishable essentials toward Mustard Seed drives, cultivating a strong sense of solidarity within the community.

Ride Don’t Hide is an annual event put on by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. Through a strong community presence in over 330 locations across every province and one territory, CMHA provides programs, advocacy and resources that help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive. CMHA branches and regions provide a wide range of innovative services and supports tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based. These programs and services help Canadians of all ages celebrate, protect and support their mental health so we can all thrive in meaningful and productive lives.

Every year, Clinic 805 sponsors, participates and fundraises in the annual Ride Don’t Hide event to raise funds for CMHA’s programs and services. In June 2024, we were proud to raise $8,845.55 towards a good cause. Our team, as well as our family members, biked, walked, and ran to support a world where everyone can achieve their full potential.

Stay tuned for information on our 2025 event! Click below to learn more about Ride Don’t Hide.

Power To Be is a non-profit organization based in Victoria and Vancouver that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. Guided by the belief that physical activity and time spent outdoors is paramount to health and happiness, Power To Be develops programs for both groups and individuals that break down these barriers and help everyone enjoy quality time in the great outdoors—from hiking and kayaking, to camping and snowshoeing.

We are proud to support Power To Be with regular donations, and we encourage you to help us do the same by visiting the link below.

Our Place is an inner-city community centre serving Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable populations: the working poor, impoverished elderly, mentally and physically challenged, the addicted and the homeless. Our Place serves over 1,600 meals per day, and provides hot showers, free clothing, counseling and outreach services, plus 45 transitional housing units. Most importantly, they provide a sense of hope and belonging to our neighbours in need.

On September 21st, 2024, Clinic 805 was honoured to attend the 10th Annual Hungry Hearts Gala. This event supported Our Place’s transformative initiative to open the first long-term women’s addiction recovery community on Vancouver Island. In honour of this vital cause, Clinic 805 donated a gift basket featuring premium medical-grade skincare goodies with a retail value of $7,200. The basket raised $3,500 in the silent auction! This event was a crucial step in making a lasting impact, and we were proud to contribute to this life-changing mission.

Parkinson’s Wellness Project (PWP) offers a place for a community to grow—a place for those living with Parkinson’s disease to stay active, to share their experiences, and to be supported. PWP improves function and increases quality of life for those affected by Parkinson’s, empowering participants through fun, safe and effective multidisciplinary programs with rigorous evidence on the benefits of exercise at its core.

Did you know that there are nearly 3,000 people on Vancouver Island currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and this number continues to grow? Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system with no current cure. However, Parkinson’s-specific rigorous exercise has been shown to slow the progression of the disease. Visit the link below to learn how to get involved with PWP.