Canadians, RBC Announce 2026 RBC We Care Wednesdays Charities 

VANCOUVER, BC – The Vancouver Canadians and RBC are pleased to announce the return of RBC We Care Wednesdays, a community spotlight campaign that highlights the efforts, impact and achievements of local charities through public awareness, ticket fundraising and in-stadium events at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium. 11 local charities will be highlighted over the course of the 2026 season, the fifth year of the initiative that has given a platform to over 55 programs that provide hope and support across British Columbia.

“We are honoured to continue our partnership with the Vancouver Canadians to celebrate 11 terrific charities who are making huge strides in improving local communities across British Columbia,” Todd Shewfelt, Regional Vice President, Private Banking, B.C., RBC Royal Bank said. “My Team RBC colleagues, and I are especially excited to once again team up with the C’s at iconic Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium to support our community partners! The charities selected for RBC We Care Wednesdays in 2026 are organizations that we have long-standing relationships with through donations, sponsorships and countless employee volunteer hours and fundraising. We can’t wait to join baseball fans at The Nat this season to thank these charities for all they do to help care for our communities.”

During each RBC We Care Wednesday, fans at the ballpark will be introduced to one of the following 11 charities:

United Way British Columbia – April 8 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

United Way BC helps build healthy, caring, and inclusive communities across our province. We strengthen vital connections that support people in need with a focus on emergency response, kids and youth, seniors, and food security.

Arts Umbrella – April 22 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Arts Umbrella’s mission is to deliver profound life experiences through arts education that inspire young people to live creative, authentic, and courageous lives. Founded in Vancouver in 1979, Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that is recognized internationally for its unique, multi-disciplinary approach to arts education for children and youth. With two locations, and programs in art, design, dance, theatre, music, and film, Arts Umbrella provides the highest standard of arts education training. Providing access to an arts education is the cornerstone of everything they do and, today, Arts Umbrella serves over 20,000 young people annually, with approximately 79% accessing a wide range of programs at no cost, thanks to donor funding.

Growing Chefs – April 29 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Growing Chefs connects kids to nourishing, culturally relevant food through hands-on cooking and gardening programs. Through initiatives like LunchLAB and classroom-based edible education, they help students grow, prepare, and share food alongside chefs and community mentors. Their work builds confidence, belonging, and practical life skills while strengthening community connections. Together, they’re nurturing healthier kids and a more just, resilient food system.

Vancouver Chinatown Foundation – May 13 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is dedicated to building a more resilient and sustainable community by promoting the wellbeing of those in need while preserving Chinatown’s irreplaceable cultural heritage. Their ongoing projects focus on creating a lasting positive impact such as affordable housing, seniors housing, and cultural and economic development. They have a vision of a prosperous, vibrant, and sustainable Chinatown, where people want to live, work and play and our strategy to revitalize this important neighbourhood is grounded on three interconnected pillars: Physical Revitalization & Affordable Housing, Economic Revitalization and Cultural Revitalization as showcased at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre.

Rick Hansen Foundation – May 27 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Born from Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, an epic two-year, two-month, and two-day wheelchair marathon around the world, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) works to build an accessible Canada for people with disabilities. From catalyzing accessibility in the built and natural environments, to empowering generations of youth leaders through schools, to investing in world-class spinal cord injury research, RHF breaks down physical, social, and attitudinal barriers for the one in four Canadians living with a disability. Currently celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Rick’s Tour, RHF is leading the way to ensure that accessibility is not an afterthought, but the foundation of every great community.

Arts Club Theatre Company – June 10 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Arts Club Theatre Company is one of Canada’s largest not‑for‑profit theatre companies and the principal gathering place for the theatrical arts in British Columbia. Each year, over a quarter million people experience professional theatre at their venues and on tour throughout the province, with productions ranging from musicals and contemporary comedies to new works and classics, while their education and engagement programs deepen community connections through the power of live performance.

Music On Main – July 1 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Music on Main has presented more than 800 concerts and events, featuring over 1,800 musicians, and 365 Vancouver, Canadian, world premieres, with daring programming for the musically adventurous. They’ve been a launching pad for world premieres, emerging artists, and fresh formats for experiencing the classics. At Music on Main, you can watch and listen to concerts and top-notch videos, and attend adventurous festivals such as the Modulus Festival and the BIG BANG Festival. And through it all, there’s the chance to make new friends, meet the artists, connect, and break barriers. At Music on Main, you’re always welcome.

Vancouver Food Runners – July 8 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Vancouver Food Runners (VFR) addresses the disconnect between Canada’s food waste problem—over 46% of food is wasted—and the fact that 1 in 5 households in B.C. experience food insecurity. Using innovative app technology, volunteer engagement, and public-private partnerships, they redirect surplus food from businesses to nonprofit partners, reducing the environmental impact of wasted food while simultaneously supporting organizations across Metro Vancouver running essential community food programs. VFR’s food recovery program is growing rapidly: they partner with over 150 food businesses, 170+ nonprofits, and more than 3,500 volunteers. Since 2020, VFR volunteers have delivered 4.7 million pounds of food (3.9 million equivalent meals), preventing 7.9 million pounds of CO2 emissions.

Pacific Autism Family Network – July 29 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a proud Canadian charity dedicated to empowering and supporting Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent individuals and their families. Based in Richmond, BC, they are Canada’s first and only purpose-built centre of excellence for autism, offering a 60,000-square-foot accessible hub that brings specialized services, trusted partners, and community support together in one place. Founded by families and shaped by Autistic advisors, their programs support individuals from early childhood through adulthood. As understanding of autism continues to grow, PAFN evolves with it, working to create more inclusive and supportive communities across Canada.

Make-A-Wish Canada – August 12 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Make-A-Wish Canada creates life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Wishes Are Medicine — a vital part of a child’s treatment journey that helps restore strength, hope, and resilience. Research shows that prescribed wishes can improve adherence to treatment, reduce emergency room visits, and deliver lasting health benefits. Over the past 40 years, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted more than 40,000 wishes, including 2,011 last year alone.

Ballet BC – August 26 | CLICK FOR TICKETS

Ballet BC is Canada's leading creation-based contemporary dance company. Proudly based in Vancouver, the company performs at venues throughout British Columbia and on the world's most prestigious stages. A gem of the Canadian art scene, Ballet BC is recognized worldwide for pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance. Working with leading local and international choreographers, Ballet BC leads audiences to reimagine what dance can be with world-class experiences that awe and inspire.

“Giving back to our community is at the heart of what we do and is of the highest importance to our loyal C’s fans,” Canadians Vice President of Sales & Marketing Walter Cosman said. “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with the great team at RBC to bring this program to life every Wednesday night at The Nat for the fifth consecutive season. This partnership personifies the best of what the combined efforts of the C’s and RBC are capable of: honouring the important work of these incredible charities that are making the lives of British Columbians better every day.”

Each RBC We Care Wednesday charity has a unique ticket link that fans can use to purchase tickets for that game. $5 from every ticket sold via those links will go directly to that charity. A special pregame ceremony, interactive activities on the concourse – including meet & greets with RBC Olympians and Leo the Lion – along with other events around the ballpark will take place during each RBC We Care Wednesday. Stay up-to-date with event plans for each RBC We Care Wednesday by visiting CanadiansBaseball.com/Community/rbcwecare.

About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

Aperçu de RBC

La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d’être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l’excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 101 000 employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir-faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l’une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d’affaires diversifié axé sur l’innovation et l’offre d’expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 19 millions de clients au Canada, aux États-Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com.

Nous sommes fiers d’appuyer une grande diversité d’initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/gensetplanete.

About the Vancouver Canadians

The Canadians are the High-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and the only affiliated Minor League Baseball team in Canada. Since this iteration of the C’s arrived in Vancouver to begin the 2000 season, the franchise has been crowned Northwest League Champions five times (2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2023) and been home to over 200 future Major Leaguers. C’s games are broadcast live on Sportsnet, Bally Sports Live and MLB.TV. Follow the Canadians via CanadiansBaseball.com and @vancanadians across social media.