Holiday in Cambodia raises $33,753 for Baldwin House

Real estate agent Anna Russell raised $33,753 through the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Cambodia Challenge, with $27,003.93 designated for Maison Baldwin House to support women and children fleeing abuse.

Anna Russell, a realtor with Royal LePage Performance Realty in Alexandria, raised $33,753 through the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation's Cambodia Challenge for Shelter, and $27,003.93 of that total is being donated directly to Maison Baldwin House. She joined 117 Royal LePage colleagues from across Canada for the 2025 trek, which aimed to raise funds for local women’s shelters and abuse prevention programs. The five-day route covered nearly 100 kilometres through the Cambodian jungle in high heat and humidity. Russell has a history of fundraising for local shelters and has contributed through events and portions of her commissions. Key details: - Total funds raised by Russell on the trek: $33,753, with $27,003.93 designated for Maison Baldwin House. - Russell took part in the 2025 Royal LePage Cambodia Challenge with 117 colleagues from across Canada. - The trek covered nearly 100 kilometres over five days in hot, humid conditions. - Russell has donated close to $175,000 over time to local women’s shelters and has been among the Shelter Foundation’s top donors for five years. - Maison Baldwin House operates 24/7 and served 192 women and children in 2025; some of the donated funds may support a planned residential program for survivors of human trafficking. Summary: The fundraising trek delivered a substantial donation to Maison Baldwin House to help address local shelter needs, and any surplus is reported as potentially supporting a new residential program for survivors of human trafficking. The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation series has raised over $6.3 million to date, and the foundation’s next trek is scheduled for 2027 with the destination remaining undisclosed.