We are overwhelmed by the community support for the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women Kelowna. With your generosity and that of Shoppers Drug Mart’s donation of an additional $10 per participant, $65,000 was raised for Women’s Wellness Programs at CMHA Kelowna! Thank you to all the runners and volunteers for getting out to #GETLOUD and #GetActive for women’s mental and physical health. Stay tuned for the 2019 run date!
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