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Thank you to the kind folks from Cupe Local 556 who donated to YANA through the Good Will Community Fund.
Invest Comox Valley donated to YANA in conjunction with the White Whale’s Seafood Festival. Thank you.
The cadets at HMCS Quadra fundraise for YANA each summer and we are thankful for their annual donation and the opportunity to attend their graduation ceremony. Go cadets go!
It was sure fun to be included in the In-CON Gaming Convention photo booth. We appreciate these costume aficionados and their big hearts.
Natasha Sam creates outreach video for YANA
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September 5th was the official release of Natasha Sam’s outreach video for YANA. Natasha is one of many students who participated in the Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Youth Media Project and YANA is delighted to be the recipient of her efforts.
Shifty Sailors singing for YANA
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Ahoy mateys – You Are Not Alone (YANA) of Comox Valley is proud to present America’s infamous Shifty Sailors in concert for a night of song and folklore.
The Shifty Sailors – the largest singing group of their kind in North America – are in their 22nd year bringing sea shanties and maritime music to the world. The “Shiftys” sing about lighthouses; shipwrecks; military; songs of fishes and whales, and last but not least, good ol’ sailors’ drinking songs. From serious to lighthearted with instrumental accompaniment by a squeeze box (accordion), guitar and banjo and 20 harmonizing voices, the Shiftys are coming to Comox to bring you a night of fun entertainment.
Having performed at Tall Ship Festivals in Europe, singing festivals in Bergen, Norway; Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Gdynia, Poland; Leubeck, Germany; Waterford, Ireland; Cherbourg, France, and Prague, Czech Republic, and all over the United States, the Shifty Sailors are excited to add Comox to their list of swash buckling concerts.
Admission is by donation and supports YANA’s work providing Comox families with sick children, or pregnant mothers with medical needs, with travel and accommodation assistance to reach crucial medical treatments outside the Comox community.
Set your sails for music and singing of days gone by with the Shifty Sailors – Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, in Comox. You’ll be happy you did matey.
Find out more on the Community Led Events page at yanacomoxvalley.com or call YANA at 250-871-0343.
A huge thank you to Simon’s Cycles, Dr. Andreas Conradi and all riders, volunteers, donors and sponsors who participated in the Simon’s Cycles YANA Ride. Together, we raised nearly $45,000 which will go directly to Comox Valley families with children who need to travel for medical treatment. Bikes will keep us together!
Every pedal counts!
Thank you to the young, talented Naomi who hosted an art show and bake sale with proceeds to YANA. What an awesome way to share your talent and help children who really need it!
Thank you to the Huisamen family who hosted a birthday party and included YANA in the fun. We appreciated being part of a tribute to a beautiful person and to be the recipient of your guests’ generosity.