Cliff and Lois Serwa are once again stepping up to help Okanagan College香蕉视频直播檚 Strive Here program.

Back on Oct. 26, 2023, the college announced they are building a new and much-needed $14 million recreation facility on their Kelowna campus. Through the Strive Here campaign, they have raised $9 million of the $14 million needed, which includes $500,000 from the Serwas.

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The new facility will feature training facilities for the college香蕉视频直播檚 teams, a competition-sized gym, [retractable] seating for over 800 people, a running track, a fitness suite, and a flexible programming space for meditation and yoga.

Both Cliff and Lois understand how important physical activity is not only for the body, but mentally as well.

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It is anticipated that construction on the project will begin this spring and the facility will open in 2026.

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