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We’re thrilled to announce another amazing year and a fantastic fundraiser at Truffala Tree Farm raising an INCREDIBLE $1150.00! Once again, with $5 from every Christmas tree sold donated to YANA, we are incredibly grateful to be the chosen charity! Thank you for your ongoing generosity and spirit of giving!
Hottest Ticket in Town! 2024 YANA Big Love Benefit tickets on sale now
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The 2024 YANA Big Love Benefit Gala will take place on Friday, February 23rd, at the Florence Filberg Centre Signature Venue.
The event will be live-streamed as well for those who would like to attend virtually. Join us in person or online for a truly unforgettable evening of philanthropy, celebration, and community spirit!
Signature Venue tickets are $200 each. Livestream tickets are by tax-deductible donation.
Attendees will enjoy an electric evening of community connection, delicious dining and refreshments, as well as the opportunity to bid on extraordinary items and packages in both the online auction and live auction, hosted by the one and only, Dave Stevens.
The night will include a moving photo presentation captured by the talented Karen McKinnon offering a glimpse into the experiences of a YANA family deeply impacted by the generous support this community provides.
Your in-person or virtual Big Love Benefit ticket gives you exclusive access to both the FULL silent auction running from February 13-23 and the exciting LIVE auction during the Big Love event on Friday, February 23rd.
Show your support by bidding on the amazing items donated by generous individuals and businesses from around the Comox Valley and beyond. There are sure to be some fabulous items up for bid including gift certificates, experiences, getaways, local pottery and artwork, collectibles, and much, much more!
Join the community of supporters rallying behind YANA families! Every ticket purchased, every item auctioned, and every dollar donated makes a difference for a child in our community. Thank you for showing your Big Love for YANA!
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Overflowing with Gratitude to Our Holiday Heroes!
As we bid farewell to this joyous season, our hearts are bursting with gratitude for each and every one of you who turned this holiday into something truly magical. Whether it was a donation in lieu of gifts, a contribution in honor of a YANA family, through our Website on Canada Helps, or a ‘just because’ gift, your generosity leaves us speechless!!!
Your support, in all its forms, has touched the lives of those who need it most, creating ripples of joy and warmth that extend far beyond the holiday season. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing to make a difference for YANA families.
We’re absolutely thrilled and so grateful for the amazing support from Edible Islands and all their customers! Thanks for choosing YANA as one of your charities for the 12 Days of Giving this holiday season. Your help means the world to us and really makes a difference in the lives of the families we support. Thanks for sharing the holiday spirit and kindness!
We send our deepest gratitude to the Strategic Giving Foundation and to David M. and June M. for their incredibly generous donation of $7,590 to YANA through their grant process for general programs. Your support is not only greatly appreciated but also impactful, directly benefiting the families in our community! Thank you!
Thank you, Lynn, Nick, and the Comox Strathcona Probus Club, for your thoughtful donation and for choosing to support YANA. This contribution was initially intended as payment to a speaker from the military, Nick, who recently shared insights on PTSD and veterans at their meeting. Instead, Nick chose to redirect this honorarium to YANA. We appreciate your support!
Congratulations to our Christmas Crackers 2023 Grand Prize Winner
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As of Thursday, December 21, Crackers are SOLD OUT at ALL locations!
Thank you to our 2023 Christmas Crackers sponsor, Somers Private Wealth of RBC Dominion Securities whose generosity allowed 100% of every sale to be directed to accommodation and travel funding support for YANA families, and to prize donors Mark the Gold Guy and Tim from Simply Timeless for their neverending sparkly support! Huge gratitude as well to all volunteers, retail location staff, and Cracker purchasers in the Comox Valley and beyond for making this fundraiser a huge success again this year!
Congratulations to our grand prize winner, Mike Englehart! Mike struck gold (or should we say gold AND diamonds!) at his daughter-in-law’s Christmas dinner, where he cracked open the winning cracker purchased from Hugh’s Independent. Talk about a festive surprise!
But hold on, there’s more to this story! Mike and his lovely wife are gearing up to celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary on January 2nd. What better timing to win a dazzling diamond ring than right before such a special milestone? ❤️ Congratulations Mike, and a big thank you to everyone who participates in our fundraiser this year!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to the incredible generosity of the Tom Harris Fund for Families! A massive shoutout to Rachel, a former Comox Valley Resident, for nominating us as one of the charities to receive their fantastic donation of $2500.00!
The Tom Harris Fund for Families is a fundraising committee of Tom Harris Cellular dedicated to raising funds for local families and children. We are absolutely thrilled and honored to be a chosen recipient of their support.
To Rachel and the entire Tom Harris Fund for Families team, your kindness and commitment to making a difference!
We extend our deepest gratitude to Liz R, Doug S, and John A for their recent donation from the sales of their enchanting Piano People earlier this month. Your creative contribution, crafted from 100% recycled vintage piano parts and adorned with whimsical bows, is truly a masterpiece of generosity.
