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Oak Bay bank battle raises food enough to feed family of 4 for 2 weeks

Youth-led campaign feeds Victoria food bank; RBC dubbed the winner
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RBC on Oak Bay Avenue was dubbed the winner in a fun competition that pitted four banks against each other to raise food for those in need. (Courtesy Michaela Burke)

A small campaign kicked off by a girl in Oak Bay showcases the power of one person.

Michaela Burke pitted a handful of banks on The Avenue against each other in a friendly three-week competition and in the process raised enough food to feed a family of four for two weeks.

While RBC came away the winner, raising 80 pounds of food, 11-year-old Burke points out that everyone’s the winner, and supporting others is a team sport.

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Christine van Reeuwyk

About the Author: Christine van Reeuwyk

I'm dedicated to serving the community of Oak Bay as a senior journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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