Port Coquitlam’s Alanna Wong has turned a simple crochet hobby into a decade-long tradition of giving back. Over the past 10 years, she’s handmade more than 10,000 poppies, raising $28,000 for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133. Each poppy takes just ten minutes to make, yet the impact reaches far beyond our community, reminding us that sometimes real change begins with one person taking action.

The Goutsisson Family Foundation is back with the 5th Annual Cornhole Classic on July 19th at the PoCo Rec Centre! This 19+ event supports colon cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation, with food trucks, craft beer, a $1,000 prize pool, and a cause that hits home. Register your team by July 7th for a chance to win a BucketGolf Bundle! Learn more and register at thegoutsissonfamilyfoundation.ca.

Smile Cookie Week is back from April 28 to May 4, and Tim Hortons locations in Port Coquitlam are donating 100 percent of Smile Cookie proceeds to the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation. You can buy cookies in person or pre-order online for pickup. Every cookie supports local programs and helps build a stronger community.