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Many thanks to participants, organizers, sponsors and volunteers who were part of the Easter Eggstravaganza event at Marina Park. We feel very fortunate to be included in this fun, family event led by Investors Group, Town of Comox and Quality Foods. Over $3,500 was raised for local families with children who need to travel for medical care.
Jenna Burrelmaguire hosted a Colour By Amber party and donated commissions to YANA. We love your passion for these beautiful treasures and appreciate your contribution.
We love the spirit at Valley View Elementary. Thank you to Mrs. Daneliuk’s and Ms. Rea’s classes who donated their Entrepreneur Fair proceeds to YANA. Inventive, caring kids are the best!
Thank you to all sellers, donors, shoppers and volunteers who participated in our April Kids’ Clutter sale. Huge gratitude to Tanya Del Bianco, Dennyse Harris and Judy Cryer for their coordination efforts, Courtenay Elementary School for hosting the sale and Coastal Transportation & Storage for their behind the scenes contribution.
We appreciate being the beneficiary of Worksafe’s Employees Helping Hands program. Thank you.
Some Calgary donors specified that their United Way donations come to YANA. Fantastic support from afar!
A shout out to provincial employees who choose to support YANA, a great way to show your love for local families.
Thank you to Orion Financial Planning for donating to YANA this past month.
A Charming Letter From Pierce
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We received this letter from Grade 4 student, Pierce Gerritsen, and were reminded of all that is good in the world and in our schools. It is heartwarming to see kids helping kids and young people who want to make a difference in their community. A shout out to teachers and parents who nurture this giving spirit. What a fantastic way to start YANA Week in the Schools!
1st Tuesday Fundraiser, May 5th at the Mex
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Darwin Gagne of Campbell River will be performing an evening concert at the Mex Pub on May 5th, 6:30 to 9:30pm, as guest performer of the 1st Tuesday Fundraisers. His last band “Elmer Thudd” played around Campbell River and Comox Valley for many years, and audiences enjoy his guitar work on renditions of popular songs by James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, and Billy Joel. Although the band is no longer playing, Darwin continues to play where he can house parties and open mics. “I play whatever music catches my mood of the moment, and so I end up with an eclectic mixture of cover tunes and some original music,” says Darwin.
The evening concert is by donation, and proceeds will go to YANA (you can bring a non-perishable food item for the Comox Valley Food Bank). “We’re grateful to be included again, and happy that Darwin Gagne has chosen to support YANA and the local families that access our services with his music,” says Ocean Varney, Community Relations Coordinator at YANA.
“Darwin’s music is very appealing to audiences,” says event organizer Judy Wing. “My husband Bruce and I have hosted open mics in the Comox Valley for many years, and Darwin is a performer that patrons inquire about to know when they’ll get a chance to hear him again. If they don’t know him by name, they refer to him as the James Taylor guy, and we know just who they mean.”