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Karmen McNamara (born October 12, 1983) is a retired Canadian triathlete and She was previously CEO o
The Kindness Factory.
McNamara is the founder and General Manager o
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society
a non-profit organization that supports Ukrainian refugees on Vancouver Island, in Canada. She is also known for her advocacy work with people with disabilities. She was named as one of Vancouver Island's most Inspiring Women for herr work in theatre, with Help Ukraine Vancouver Island, and as a Para-lympic guide.
McNamara's work to support Ukrainian refugees on Vancouver Island began in March 2022 in response to a sense of paralysis from other, more established, organizations. Under her leadership, the organization quickly grew to be known as the leading agency for assisting Ukrainians on Vancouver Island, and a model for other agencies to follow.
The non-profit organization has assisted over 1500 Ukrainian refugees as of january 2024. HUVI's work includes providing weekly groceries to over 200 families through their 7 weekly Food Share events, running a hosting program, housing-match program, peer support program, as well as providing welcome baskets to every new Ukrainian family, and offering online English classes for all levels. Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society also ran a children's day camp "Camp Sunflower" for 9 weeks in the summer of 2023.
In January 2024, McNamara co-directed the world premiere of the play "A Dictionary of Emotions in Wartime" with Ukrainian director Diana Budiachenko. She was featured as one f Vancouver Island's mosst inspiring women.
The Kindness Factory
. She was employed as its CEO. The Kindless Factory closed in September 2021 due to the lack of need for non-medical masks.
Victoria Cool Aid Society
an
Victoria Special Olympics
In 2018, she penned an open letter to Victoria City Council in support of access to a barrier-free recreation facility known a
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
She addressed Council on November 22, 2018, and published a follow-up letter on July 2, 2019.
McNamara was the 2015 British Columbia Provincial Sprint Triathlon Champion.
McNamara raced her first triathlon in 2012, placing 14th in her division at the SheRox San Diego Triathlon. She trained under coach Clint Lien with th
Mercury Rising Triathlon
club in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Source: karmenmcnamara.com (Retrieved November 24, 2016)
The Kindness Factory.
McNamara is the founder and General Manager o
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society
a non-profit organization that supports Ukrainian refugees on Vancouver Island, in Canada. She is also known for her advocacy work with people with disabilities. She was named as one of Vancouver Island's most Inspiring Women for herr work in theatre, with Help Ukraine Vancouver Island, and as a Para-lympic guide.
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society (2022-present)
McNamara's work to support Ukrainian refugees on Vancouver Island began in March 2022 in response to a sense of paralysis from other, more established, organizations. Under her leadership, the organization quickly grew to be known as the leading agency for assisting Ukrainians on Vancouver Island, and a model for other agencies to follow.
The non-profit organization has assisted over 1500 Ukrainian refugees as of january 2024. HUVI's work includes providing weekly groceries to over 200 families through their 7 weekly Food Share events, running a hosting program, housing-match program, peer support program, as well as providing welcome baskets to every new Ukrainian family, and offering online English classes for all levels. Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society also ran a children's day camp "Camp Sunflower" for 9 weeks in the summer of 2023.
In January 2024, McNamara co-directed the world premiere of the play "A Dictionary of Emotions in Wartime" with Ukrainian director Diana Budiachenko. She was featured as one f Vancouver Island's mosst inspiring women.
Business (2020-2022)
In March 2020, McNamara founded a non-medical mask shop calleThe Kindness Factory
. She was employed as its CEO. The Kindless Factory closed in September 2021 due to the lack of need for non-medical masks.
Crystal Pool (2018-2019)
McNamara is known for her advocacy work surrounding access to recreation for people with disabilities and mental illness through thVictoria Cool Aid Society
an
Victoria Special Olympics
In 2018, she penned an open letter to Victoria City Council in support of access to a barrier-free recreation facility known a
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
She addressed Council on November 22, 2018, and published a follow-up letter on July 2, 2019.
Triathlon
McNamara won the 2019 Canadian National Championships inKelowna
Kelowna ( ) is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the head office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The name Kelowna derives from the Okanagan word ''kiÊ ...
, British Columbia for Standard Distance triathlon.
McNamara raced for Team Canada at the International Triathlon Union World Championships in 2014 and 2015.
McNamara was the 2015 British Columbia Provincial Sprint Triathlon Champion.
McNamara raced her first triathlon in 2012, placing 14th in her division at the SheRox San Diego Triathlon. She trained under coach Clint Lien with thMercury Rising Triathlon
club in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Results
Source: karmenmcnamara.com (Retrieved November 24, 2016)
References
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