Making a Difference
Every Wednesday Pamela Martin reports on stories about local people or groups who are making our community a better place. It could be a child giving her toys to kids who don't have any, or a major organization like the United Way funding a program to create a Paralympic horseback rider.
Pastor Gloria
For 15 years, Pastor Gloria Kieler has provided food and comfort to the poorest residents of the Downtown Eastside mission. She tells Pamela Martin why she gives so much of herself to those who have very little.
Breast cancer run set to go this Sunday
The CIBC "run for the cure" is set to go this Sunday - and with each one of the thousands of runners taking part, this weekend brings a story of emotion and courage.
Soccer team rallies behind breast cancer survivor
The Red Devils soccer team has raised $25,000 to help Kelli Glass fight breast cancer. She has undergone two mastectomys, reconstructive surgery and removal of her ovaries. But she and the team are still fighting.
Lemonade stand raises funds for breast cancer
A lemonade stand run by cancer survivor Debra Rasiuk does much more than provide research money. It proves that when life hands you lemons you really can make lemonade.
How United Way aims to help homeless seniors
In Making a Difference, CTV's Pamela Martin looks at how homelessness among seniors has become a new focus for the United Way.
CTV's Pamela Martin talks ot a Big Brother
In Making a Difference, CTV's Pamela Martin talks to Michael Leboldus about the benefits of being a Big Brother to young Jacob.
No rest for single mother with five children
CTV's Pamela Martin profiles Betecia Mano, a single mom with five children. Mano, who delivers newspapers and works in a Superstore, gets assistance from the United Way-funded Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vancouver.
Creating better community is aim of United Way
By preventing problems before they occur, the United Way is hoping to play its part in creating a better community for people to live in.
Young BMX rider gets help from his community
A nine-year-old athlete from North Vancouver has become a national champion in the world of BMX. Check out how an entire community is making a difference to help Matt Hemingson in his time of need.
Learning what it's like to be a kid
A revolutionary new camp has started for special kids that makes transforming lives as easy as riding a bike. Pamela Martin now with how they are Making A Difference.
Making a difference one hair at a time
A Langley hairdresser weaves wigs for those suffering the effects of cancer treatment.
Turning tragedy into triumph
It's called the 'silent killer' and it's the number one cause of teenage deaths in B.C. Pamela Martin meets a Whistler family who lived through tragedy and turned it into triumph.
Many Pennies Saved For Crossroads Hospice
Dennis Mousseau is trying to collect enough pennies to save lives -- including his own.
The Extraordinary Athlete
Daniel Wesley is one extraordinary athlete who has triumphed over adversity to compete in the Paralympic Games.
Playing The Beautiful Game With Love
It is anything but a vacation for a group of girls from Vancouver's Point Grey Secondary School, they're flying off to Make a Difference in a part of the world most of us will never visit.
Whistler Chopper Rescue Team
Imagine for a moment you've been severely injured in a ski accident and have to be evacuated to hospital. It's a scenario that search and rescue teams are constantly training for... Especially with the upcoming 2010 Games.
The Mountain Heroes
This year there has been near record snowfalls in some B.C. regions and the risk of avalanches has closed major highways. The key to saving lives in an avalanche is time. Pamela Martin meets an avalanche rescue team who save lives with their sure-footed companions.
Housecall Doctor
Pamela Martin spends the day with Dr. John Sloan, one of just a handful of doctors in the country still making house calls.
Everest Climber
Erik Bjarnason nearly died climbing Mt. Logan. Now the experienced North Shore hiker is training to climb again. Eric tells Pamela Martin he’s going to attempt Mt. Everest, along with two physically challenged women.
Union Gospel
Pamela Martin spends an evening on the Downtown Eastside inside the Union Gospel's Mobile Mission van, handing out warm clothes and food to those who need it most.
Special Grandmother
Most would agree grandparent’s jobs are to spoil their grandchildren but not every child is so lucky. Pamela Martin meets Gail Dunn, a special kind of grandmother, who is making a difference in the lives of two Lower Mainland children.
