our mission

Takes A Dollar is annual fundraiser founded on the idea that if every person in Nanaimo gave just one dollar, almost $100 000 could be raised for local charities. These funds could have a tremendous impact in the local community. We aim to spread awareness about the issues in the city that often may be getting overlooked.

the process

*All Donations Are Accepted Through Canadahelps.org for reliability. Tax Receipts issued on all donations.

Wes Richardson

Wes graduated from Dover Bay in 2014. He is attending Trinity Western University where he is studying Biology. He has a love for sports, and in high school Wes played on 13 different sports teams. He coached the grade 7 boys basketball team at McGirr Elementary for 2 years. He organized a fundraiser that raised awareness an money for orphaned children in the Congo, Africa. Wes has also created many videos for the Charity that are used to spread awareness of the issues in Africa. Wes has a passion for coaching and sports. Wes is the cofounder of Takes A Dollar, and is most heavily involved with the production of the charity videos, as well as the creation of the website. 

Andrew de Groot

Andrew is attending Trinity Western University studying Human Kinetics. He graduated from Dover Bay Secondary School in North Nanaimo in the Spring of 2014. He grew up in Nanaimo and continues to call it home. He joined Nanaimo’s Track and Field club in which he still is an active member, and has developed a passion which has extended into his coaching of both Track and Field and Cross Country. While attending Dover Bay Andrew led many charity events raising money for local charities. Andrew is always looking to lend a helping hand. He is pursuing a career in the medical field. Andrew is the cofounder of Takes A Dollar and is most involved with organizing fundraisers, as well as communication with the charities. 

Christian Wigmore

Christian joined the team in 2016. He attended Dover Bay Secondary and graduated in 2015. He is currently a student at Trinity Western University where he is studying Biology. Christian is very involved with the social media aspect of Takes A Dollar, he monitors the Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Christian has a deep passion for sports, as well as coaching. He has great enthusiasm, and is constantly shares this energy with others.