1,000 UBC students take to Vancouver streets for cystic fibrosis fundraiser (PHOTOS)

On Saturday, nearly 1,000 UBC students took to the streets of Vancouver to raise funds and awareness for Shinerama – a campaign to support research for finding a cure to cystic fibrosis.

This weekend’s event, better known as Shine Day, is among Shinerama’s largest fundraiser activities. From giving out hugs to shining shoes, from break-dancing to doing the dougie, students creatively raise awareness and funds for Shinerama.

Last year, UBC students raised $40,000 and won the ‘Best Overall Campaign Award’ through their initiatives and events. For 2013, organizers have raised the bar with a goal of reaching a financial goal of $65,00.

Shinerama is Canada’s largest post-secondary charity fundraiser involving over 60 universities and colleges. Since it was established in 1961, Shinerama’s participating post-secondary institutions have raised over $23.5 million for cystic fibrosis research.

Vancity Buzz is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013 Shinerama UBC Campaign.

 

Photos of Shine Day 2013 by Hollis Mason