Eight-year-old Jasper Podbrey does not joke around when it comes to racing — especially if it helps fundraise for the B.C. Children’s Hospital.
The Queen Victoria Elementary School student has meticulously organised a team of friends to join him at the Race for the Kids fun run on June 11.
Jasper’s father, Nicholas Podbrey, says the family looks forward to participating in the event and giving back to the hospital that supported them during a challenging time.
Three years ago, at the age of five, Jasper was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome, a kidney disorder.
“We went through a really trying moment with Jasper … [but the hospital] took care of us,” said Nicholas.
“They couldn’t
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