Events

Where community rises.

Ideas become stronger in community. From a sold-out wellness summit to a weekend camp for families touched by cancer, Rise Today brings people together around resilience, healing and hope.

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Health & Happiness Summit

The sold-out 2024 Summit.

Hosted at the Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver, the Summit brought together thought leaders and wellness experts to explore the science and practice of resilience, health and joy.

Erica Harris

As host, Erica explored the role of hope and joy in cultivating resilience, drawing on her own journey through illness and recovery.

Dr. Gabor Maté

The renowned physician and author on how trauma shapes health, illness and addiction — and practical approaches to healing.

Dr. Zahra Ezzat Zadeh

Evidence-based strategies for nutrition and mindful eating, and how small intentional changes influence long-term health.

Dr. Gillian Hatfield

The importance of movement and fitness for both physical and mental health, with practical tools for daily vitality.

Maureen McGrath

Nurse, media personality and Master of Ceremonies — guiding the day with warmth and humour.

A sold-out day

The Summit sold out weeks in advance. Attendees left with practical strategies, renewed hope and tools to improve their well-being.

Rise Family Cancer Camp

A weekend of connection and healing.

A weekend experience for families with a parent affected by cancer — offering workshops, wellness activities and opportunities for connection, healing and resilience-building, so no family has to navigate this journey alone. Save the date: June 6–7, 2026.

At the camp

Everything, free of charge.

Every activity is offered at no cost to families, thanks to the generosity of our community.

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