Super Community judges agreed that Eagle Point exemplified the best of what a community can be: coming together during times of adversity.  In the past 10 years, several children from this community have had serious health issues and have been treated at BC Children's Hospital.  The most difficult time for this community came in the fall of 2007, when three children, all neighbours, were fighting for their lives at BC Children's Hospital.

"That was a time when the complex really came together like a family, and did whatever they could to help these families get through a crisis", says Colin Wood from Eagle Point.  "We felt a need to take care of our friends and neighbours while they put their energy, emotion and life into caring for their children."

This community also comes together annually for Childhood Cancer Soccerfest: Kick for a Cure, a soccer fundraising event started by Eagle Point resident Nuvin Runghen. Runghen's son, Dominic, fought leukemia in 2007, and he, along with six other children who have battled cancer in the complex, was the inspiration for the event. 

 

"The Eagle Point community is an extraordinary example of the true meaning of community", said Sue Carruthers, president and CEO of BC Children's Hospital Foundation. "The spirit, support and love they have provided each other over the years in the face of great challenge is remarkable."

 

Click here to see all the submissions made by the Eagle Point Town Home Complex

 

Honourable Mention: The city of Oliver, BC, nominated by the students of South Okanagan Secondary School. Check out our blog to learn more about their incredible community.

 

Alex Suter, age 13, was chosen as the 'Super Kid' for 2009/10. Alex was nominated by Suzanne Dunbar, whose son Quinn passed away after battling cancer in December of 2008. Alex was a great friend to Quinn during his short life and helped to raise funds for the family and their transportation needs. After Quinn passed away she took the initiative to make stuffed bears for oncology patients. Her goal was to make 15-20 bears and she raised enough to make 78 bears. She also wrote a poem about Quinn when her class was learning about heroes and has stayed in touch with the family. Through her actions she has set an example for other young people.

 

Honourable Mention: Nimrit Basra, age ten.

On October 14, the school celebrated their first 'Superhero' Day for BC Children's Hospital. Students raised funds by selling frozen yogurt and teachers and students dressed up as Superheroes! The school has been inspired by Natalie Davis, two years old, who is the grand daughter of their Assistant Superintendent, and has been a patient at BC Children's Hospital since she was six months old. Natalie was featured in posters that the school made to inspire kids from the north that have to travel to Vancouver for treatment.

Click here to see pictures of their submissions.

 

The Super Community judges were unable to pick just one of these thoughtful and creative pictures, so we'd like to recognize all the students of the class!  

 

 

A huge thank you to all the participants of the Search for a Super Community! Together, we will build a world class hospital right here in BC. Keep reading our blog for inspirational stories and information, and visit http://www.beasuperhero.ca for updates on the Campaign for BC Children. 

You are all true Superheroes!