I am so grateful for these amazing people in my life! ❤️ #Friends #holidayseason

This past year went by like no other. We continue to grow as a team by challenging and inspiring each other! Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year! #VPD #Youth #RunningClub Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation VPD Youth Services

It was a pleasure to drop off some homemade cookies and Christmas cards this evening! Holidays can be tough for many people who are struggling and alone. Let someone know you are thinking of them! ❤️ Merry Christmas! 🎄 #VPD #Community #BeKind Vancouver Police

A huge thank you to Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics for generously providing new running shoes to every participant in the VPD Youth Running Club! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Your support helps these young runners hit the pavement with confidence and comfort, and it’s making a big difference in their lives.

Thanks Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics for your generous donation of running shoes to keep us all injury free! ❤️ We are looking forward to using them during our training and upcoming half/full marathon races! 😀 #VPD #Youth #RunningClub #Community Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation VPD Youth Services

Thanks Vancouver Police Foundation and donors for your support of the Food For Families In Need Program! ❤️ This initiative not only provides food and essentials for those who need it most but it also establishes positive interactions and relationships between the community and VPD officers.

Beautiful Sunday morning for a 12km run! We definitely enjoyed the sunshine! ☀️😀#VPD #Youth #RunningClub #Mentorship #MentalHealth Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation VPD Youth Services

What a pleasant surprise arrived for me in the mail at work this afternoon! Thank you Quinn Lifshitz for your amazing artwork and bracelets! ❤️ This made my day! 😀 I will definitely share it with my coworkers! #VPD Vancouver Police

We didn’t let winter freeze 🥶 our motivation this morning! It’s all about willpower and perseverance! I am so proud of these students! 10k to 16k run ✅ 🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃#VPD #Youth #RunningClub Vancouver Police Foundation Vancouver Police VPD Youth Services

Happy Sunday! 😀 We had so much fun challenging each other during our 10 km run! #VPD #Youth #RunningClub Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation VPD Youth Services

The run started with some rain this morning but ended with sunshine ☀️ What a great effort everyone! #VPD #Youth #RunningClub Vancouver Police VPD Youth Services Vancouver Police Foundation

Congratulations to the #VPD Youth Running Club (Windermere) members for completing Half/Full marathon races! These students trained during rain or shine and never gave up! Their perseverance and hard work definitely paid off! Well done everyone! 😀#Running #Goals Vancouver Police Foundation

Ran into a former Windi student who thanked me for being his School Liaison Officer back in the day! Him and his friend were inspired and are now pursuing a Policing career. He talked about great things they are doing in the community. I am so proud! This made my day! #VPD

Despite a bit of a cold morning, yesterday was a huge success for the DREAM #ballhockey tournament! Many kids were inspired by this experience and said “it was the best day ever”! Thanks to Cst. Agosta, Cst. Spence, and Vancouver Police Foundation! #VPD Vancouver Police VPD Youth Services

My heart is full! It was a pleasure to attend the Windermere graduation! Many of these students have been part of the running club since grade 7. So glad Cst. Mike and I had an opportunity to watch them grow into an amazing leaders in their community! Congrats grads! #Mentorship

It was so nice to see and catch up with so many Windy alumni who attended this morning’s 8km run! 😀 Happy Sunday everyone! #RunningClub #VPD #Youth #Mentorship Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation VPD Recruiting

It has been over 8 years since the #VPDYouthRunningClub first started! Students learn important life skills such as perseverance and self-discipline. The club now expanded to help mentor younger elementary students in the community! Thanks VPF for your continued support! ❤️ #VPD

VPD Youth Running Club all set for tomorrow’s Royal Victoria Marathon! Thanks Fiona Wilson Wilson for stopping by and for your words of encouragement and inspiration! #VPD #Youth Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation Victoria Police VPD Youth Services

Today, we had an opportunity to watch these students achieve incredible goals and persevere! For many, it was their first half marathon! Way to go everyone! We are so proud of you!! Your effort and hard work definitely paid off! Thanks @vanpolicefnd for your support! #VPD #Youth

We started our Thanksgiving morning by volunteering at the Granville Island Turkey Trot! 😃 It was so great to cheer the runners on and give back to the community! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #VPD Youth #Running Club #RunVan Vancouver Police Vancouver Police Foundation RUNVAN®