Dear friends,
I invite you to join me in making a difference for vulnerable children and youth in the Himalayas.
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On Saturday, June 7, I will be cycling 200 km around the scenic Vedder Park Rotary Trail, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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On Sunday, June 8, I am committed to walking 80 laps around Robson Square, again from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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On Monday, June 9, Karina and I will be cycling 50 km along the iconic Stanley Park Seawall from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Why do we do this? Because every child deserves the opportunity to gain an education. Going The Extra Mile reflects our deep commitment to protecting, nurturing, educating, and rescuing children in Nepal, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty through education and holistic care
Will you join me in my efforts?
Check out the maps below to see the starting locations for each event!
Go The Extra Mile to Empower Children in The Himalayas With Education!
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WHAT IS THE EXTRA MILE? -
The Extra Mile is Himalayan Life’s annual peer-to-peer fundraising event where we invite YOU to cycle or walk to raise funds, with all proceeds going directly towards the construction of the dining hall and kitchen at our new Yangri School. This year, our goal is to raise $50,000—the final push needed to complete this space. The new dining hall will be so much more than a place for our students to eat: it will be where they gather, share stories, build friendships, and grow as a community. Go The Extra Mile with us and help us build a space where every child feels nourished, connected, and cared for.
Daniel Burgi, Founder & CEO of Himalayan Life, will be walking and cycling with you at all 3 locations, sharing inspirational stories and updates on all the Himalayan Life programs.
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4 WAYS YOU CAN GO THE EXTRA MILE:
🚲 Walk or Cycle With Us
– Register, bring your family & friends, and join in on the
peer-to-peer fundraising!
🗣️ Reach Out To Your
Peers
– Ask your friends and family to honour your efforts by donating
to Himalayan Life!
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Support a Participant
– Donate to a friend or family member who will be walking or
cycling The Extra Mile.
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Make a Donation
– Every donation goes towards the construction of our new
dining hall & kitchen, ultimately supporting a child in the
Himalayas.
You can make a contribution on our website: https://himalayanlife.com/give/
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EXTRA MILE:
This year, we’ve made registering easier! Instead of separate sign-up pages for each event like last year, we just have this one general registration page. To register for The Extra Mile:
1. Click the 'Register' button at the top of your screen and follow the prompts.
2. Registering does not sign you up for a specific date; instead, it simply lets us know that you will be going The Extra Mile with us.
3. After registering, you will need to decide personally which specific date you’d like to attend and then show up on that day!
So, why not register today and be part of something bigger!
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WHICH EVENT WILL YOU ATTEND?
Our FIRST Extra Mile event will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Vedder Park, Chilliwack
Cycling Details:
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 7th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Distance & Starting Location:
We will be cycling loops around the Vedder Rotary Trail, with
every loop being 20 km. Daniel will begin a new loop at the Vedder
Park parking lot
every hour on the hour
, providing the opportunity for
YOU
to join in at any time for as many loops as you'd like
!
Mid Ride:
At 3 PM, we will stop at Banter Ice Cream (45530 Vedder
Mountain Rd) and Daniel will share stories of his recent
travels to Nepal.
Walking Details:
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Distance & Starting Location:
We will begin our walk at the Vedder Park parking lot and walk
a total of 5 km. We will walk 2.5 km to Banter Ice Cream (45530
Vedder Mountain Rd) and then 2.5 km back to the Vedder
parking lot.
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Our SECOND Extra Mile event will take place on Sunday, June 8 around Robson Square, Vancouver
Date & Time: Sunday, June 8th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Starting Location: UBC Robson Square
Activity Details:
We will be walking loops around Robson Square, with every loop
being about ½ km. Daniel will share stories of his recent travels to
Nepal throughout the walk. Please bring your own water and snacks
for the walk!
Distance:
Daniel is committing to walking this loop 80 times!
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Daniel will pass by UBC Robson Square
every 15 minutes
, providing the opportunity for
YOU
to join in at any time for as many loops around Robson Square
as you'd like
!
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Our THIRD Extra Mile event will take place on Monday, June 9 at the Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver
Date & Time: Monday, June 9th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Starting Location: Brockton Point (Stanley Park Lighthouse)
Activity Details:
We will be cycling loops around the Seawall, with every loop
being 10km. Please be sure to bring your own water and snacks for
the bike ride!
Distance:
Daniel and Karina are committing to cycling 50 km!
Daniel and Karina will pass by Brockton Point
every half hour
, providing the opportunity for
YOU
to join in at any time for as many loops around the Seawall as
you'd like
!
Post Ride: From 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM, refreshments will be served and Daniel will share stories of his recent travels to Nepal.
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So, will you go The Extra Mile with us?
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Still have questions? Reach out to us at info@himalayanlife.com
