LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!
LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!
Compete for a Cause
Meet Keith & Cam
Despite being in their 30s and primarily consuming pizza pockets, they describe themselves as "freak athletes" and believe they are in their "athletic prime." As a result, they have decided to challenge anyone in our community to a variety of activities and sports. However, this challenge is unique and comes with high stakes that provide YOU with the opportunity to make a significant impact in our city.
These "freak athletes" (along with some of their friends) are willing take on any and all challengers who have the courage to challenge them. You name the activity, sport, or challenge and they'll be there! If you win, they'll donate $10,000 to a charity of your choice! However, if you lose, these individuals may use the money to purchase pizza pockets.
So gather some friends, select a sport, and apply to Compete for a Cause. Your city, and their egos, require your support now more than ever!
Let's do this!
Do you think you have what it takes to beat these athletes in an activity/sport and win $10,000 for a charity of your choice? If so, apply today and let's Compete for a Cause!
EPISODE 9: the BREAKAWAY
In our latest instalment of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE, our foundation's Executive Director (Keith) was challenged by "internet sensation" Nick the Goalie in a breakaway challenge in hopes of raising valuable funds for the Canucks Autism Network. Nick, who's amassed tens of millions of views on YouTube, instagram and tik-tok through his goaltending and personality backstopping his various teams in recreation leagues across BC, wanted to test himself against the infamous Sudbury Sniper! But what Nick didn't know is that Keith never plays fair, and showed up to the challenge with some friends (and a couple of former NHL'ers) in hopes of breaking his 8 game losing streak!
EPISODE 8: the CATAPULT
Catapults have long been a symbol of power, dominance, and masterful engineering. It seems only fitting that Keith and Cam would be challenged to a catapult building competition by a group of ELITE engineers. This months' instalment of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE saw Urban Systems challenge our freak athletes in a show down of skill, intellect, and execution. The outcome was shocking and rumour has it they are still searching for our play dough ball!
EPISODE 7: the GOLF
In this month's instalment of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE we found ourselves on the golf course! Although I consider golf more of a game than a sport, we decided to accept a challenge from a young man named Markus who challenged us to a three-hole golf scramble to raise money for BC Children's Hospital - an organization that helped save his life when he was very young. Although his story was compelling, we took on this challenge seriously in hopes of saving our money and gaining some level of athletic self-respect. In this instalment of Unfortunately, the winds were not in our favor, and we fell short once again. Nevertheless, we couldn't think of a better human to lose to, and a better organization to receive such incredible funding. Congratulations to Markus, his beautiful family, and the entire BCCH team on your success!
EPISODE 6: the CORNHOLE
COMPETE FOR A CAUSE was supposed to be a way for us to assert our athletic dominance in our hometown of Kelowna, BC. Lately, it feels like I am slowly but surely losing my inheritance in the name of charity. Nevertheless, having fun and doing good at our expense is never a bad thing. This past challenge saw our dear friend Ginny step up and challenge us to a game of cornhole. This fringe sport, popularized by drunk people at weddings, family reunions, and Gyro Beach, was new to us, and somehow victory slipped from our grasp. I blame the wind and demand a rematch!
EPISODE 5: the CLIMB
Who would have thought climbing was actually fun, let alone a sport! Nevertheless, in our most recent instalment of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE, we were challenged by my newest friend, Tyler, to a rock climbing challenge that became incredibly obvious well out of my reach, pun intended. I decided to immediately give up on this challenge, bringing my record to 0-8, but took the time to learn about him, what drives him to climb, and why he chose to raise money for an amazing charity within our community; Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR).
EPISODE 4: the SOFTBALL
Despite the misconception that softball is not a real sport, Keith and Cam decided to take on a challenge from a group of athletes who wanted to raise money for UBCO Athletics by playing against the boys in a game of softball in this instalment of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE. However, the duo soon discovered that their opponents were none other than the reigning national champions, the UBCO Women's Softball Team. The challenge didn't go as expected, with the girls winning the game easily, but they graciously used the opportunity to teach Keith and Cam some basics of the sport and show why they are champions, both on and off the field. Congratulations to the UBCO Women's Softball Team on their victory and for winning $5,000 in support of their varsity pursuits. Let's go HEAT!
EPISODE 3: the PICKLE
Our COMPETE FOR A CAUSE episodes can really take on a life of their own, with all types of activities, hobbies, and participants represented. This instalment saw two local pickle-ball legends (Shirley and Suzie) step up to challenge Keith and Cam. Although the boys got off to a good start, the girls were playing possum, and came on strong with skill, tenacity, and borderline disrespectful trash talk that had to be edited out of the video. Not only did Keith and Cam lose, once again, against these senior superstars, rumour has it they are still seeking therapy after being mentally broken by these two pickle-ball pros! We'd like to thank and congratulate the two of them for being champions for their charity of choice, the YMCA of the Southern Interior of BC!
EPISODE 2: THE SPIN
I want to start off by saying that SPIN isn't a real sport unless it's on an approved PELOTON bike and being instructed by Ben/Olivia while they yell and demean you virtually. That aside, we were thrilled to have had the chance to compete against Rachel last month in a spin off as part of our latest instalment of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE. Rachel, an accomplished spin instructor and fitness guru, challenged Cam to a spin class challenge in hopes of raising $5,000 for their charity of choice (Mamas for Mamas)!
EPISODE 1: the SHOOTOUT
I want to start off by saying that our challengers goalie equipment appeared abnormally large and possibly not to code, and the outcome of this particular challenge is currently under protest. That aside, we were thrilled to have had the chance to compete against a pretty amazing human in Danica Brown. Danica, an accomplished local hockey goaltender, challenged us to a breakaway shootout challenge in hopes of raising $5,000 for their charity of choice (SPCA). The challenge got very real and so too did the inaugural challenge of COMPETE FOR A CAUSE!
EPISODE 0: The Cold Open
Compete for a Cause is simple. Each month me and my team of "elite" athletes (aka my friends) look to take on a local challenger at an activity of your choosing. You name the game and venue and we'll be there. Once there we will take on a team (ideally you and your friends) in an activity that will be officiated by our friends at the YMCA Okanagan. If you beat us, the Stober Foundation will donate $5,000 to a charity of your choice. But if you lose, we might just spend that money on pizza pockets. So step up or step aside!
The Next Generation of Family Philanthropy
The Stober Foundation was created to help those in need. We are tremendously blessed to be in the fortunate position to help others, and we are looking to provide support and opportunities for change through our strategic philanthropic partnerships. In doing so, we aim to partner with progressive, game-changing charities with a proven track record and the ability to maximize opportunities and better outcomes, ultimately improving the lives of many through their success. We are here to steward with grace, effectively, and with great impact.