Run for Hope returns on May 2, 2026. (Image Credit: Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation / Supplied)
Equipment Fundraiser

Run for Hope returns to raise funds for eye care at Fraser Canyon Hospital

Apr 11, 2026 | 12:20 PM

HOPE — The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) is back with its annual running fundraiser for patients in Hope and nearby communities.

On May 2, the five-kilometre run-and-walk loop will begin at the Fraser Canyon Hospital before moving along the Coquihalla River and through Thacker Park, then back.

This year’s event is set to raise funds to buy an iCare IC200 Tonometer for the hospital– a medical ophthalmic device used to measure pressure inside the eye.

The device uses a small, lightweight probe to quickly and painlessly touch the cornea and rebound back. Eye pressure can then be calculated from that rebound pattern, which health care providers use to detect and monitor glaucoma and other eye conditions.

“By participating in Run for Hope, you’ll not only have a great time but also will make a meaningful difference in the community. Your support will directly benefit Fraser Canyon Hospital,” said FVHCF Executive Director, Liz Harris.

Prizes will be given for the oldest and youngest participants, men’s and women’s fastest times, and the top fundraiser.

“I run to help make sure our hospital has the equipment, resources, and support it needs to keep providing that care close to home,” said Run for Hope participant Sile Gaughan. “You never know when you or someone you love might need it.”

Registration is available online through the FVHCF website or on-site at 9 a.m. the day of the race.

The event is set to kick off at 10 a.m.