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Business in Vancouver welcomes submissions from local small businesses and large corporations alike that demonstrate examples of corporate philanthropy and community involvement in the Vancouver area. High-resolution images are also welcome.

The 2011 Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon and 5K Charity Challenge helped raise $82,193.63 for the Arthritis Society B.C. & Yukon Division; $65,482.48 for the Tapestry Foundation for Health Care; and $18,745.99 for the Union Gospel Mission.

Diamond Delivery donated $56,000 to Surrey Memorial Hospital to purchase a simulation baby that will allow the hospital to train doctors in the specialized care that babies require. Funds were raised through a 56 km relay.

Scotiabank donated $15,000 to the Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live in support of prostate cancer research and community outreach.

The OPUS Vancouver Hotel donated $10,000 to UNICEF Canada toward the Unite for Children, Unite Against Aids campaign.

Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc. donated $5,000 to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation as a silver-level sponsor of its SHINE Gala. The foundation also recognized CBC BC with a plaque for its sponsorship of the gala.