Fill up and ‘Fuel Good’ about it on Tuesday September 16th.

As part of Fuel Good Day on September 16th, five cents from every litre of fuel sold at any Peninsula Co-op’s Gas Centres will be donated to Help Fill A Dream Foundation.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be part of Fuel Good Day again this year. It’s such an easy way to make a real impact—just fill up and you’re helping fill the Dreams of children in our community facing serious health challenges. Every litre pumped on this day helps fund life-changing experiences and essential support for local families. As a valued partner, Peninsula Co-op’s commitment ensures that kids in our community have the chance to dream, grow, and thrive. This Fuel Good Day, every litre you pump at Peninsula Co-op fuels more than your car—it fuels Dreams.” Craig Smith, Executive Director, Help Fill A Dream.

Help Fill a Dream Foundation has been the Fuel Good Day recipient since 2020, with over $100,000 raised for Island families. Local radio stations will show their support again this year, with The Zone @91-3 and Ocean 98.5 both hosting their morning shows at fuel centres. And the Chek Upside, along with the Victoria Royals will be on site in the evening at the Wale Rd. fuel centre to rally the community and celebrate the day.

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Where: All Peninsula Co-op locations: Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, Sidney, North Saanich, Victoria, Langford, Colwood, Mill Bay, Duncan, Comox, Campbell River. Find all our locations here.

The Impact of Help Fill a Dream:

Kaname, a 6 month-old in Duncan, has complex medical needs with congestive heart failure requiring respiratory support.

He is on BiPAP respiratory support for most of the day but requires the machine to be carried with him at all times. He is unable to eat orally and is fed through an NJ tube requiring a feed pump for continuous feeds. Along with these two pieces of equipment Kaname will require an oxygen tank and portable suction machine to be with him at all times. Because of all the equipment the family needed to have a stroller suitable for the weight and transportation. Help Fill a Dream provided the necessary Donkey 5 Mono Complete Stroller to ease some of the families daily struggles.

This has been a long journey for the family with a long road ahead. They are very grateful for the stroller which works well and has been so helpful.

Sterling, a 17 year old in Victoria lives with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus; Help Fill a Dream will support his dream with accessible guitars and accessories.

He shared his experience with music, and what this dream means to him:

“I’ve been playing guitar consistently for eleven years, and it’s become a deeply meaningful part of my life. Whenever I’m going through a tough time, I turn to the guitar and it’s my way of expressing emotions I can’t always put into words. It grounds me and gives me a sense of peace and purpose.

What excites me most about receiving this dream is the opportunity to play even more and expand my musical horizons. My ultimate dream is to become a guitar teacher who works specifically with people who have disabilities because I know firsthand how powerful music can be, and I want to create a space where others like me can learn, grow, and feel empowered.”