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RBC to Match Donations up to $5,000
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RBC Wealth Management investment advisors, Don Somers, Brian Balfe, and Sean Martin are ready to make your donations grow for this year’s Comox Bike Co. YANA Ride!
Between July 16-25, they have set a goal of helping YANA supporters raise $10,000 in just 10 days. All donations made to YANA Ride participants will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000.
The Comox Bike Co. YANA Ride is one of the organization’s largest annual fundraisers. Last year’s virtual event was a huge success, despite setbacks brought on by Covid restrictions.
YANA’s executive director Kelly Barnie explains, “We are so grateful to this community’s generosity through a difficult year for everyone. The need for support remains integral to families in our community, and we are so grateful to these three generous donors who have stepped up to double donations for this year’s Ride.”
It’s easy to make sure your donation is matched! Between 9am on July 16th and 11:59pm on July 25th:
- Make a pledge to a rider
- Head to YANA’s Facebook or Instagram @YANAComoxValley, like the “10 Grand in 10 Days” post
- Comment on that same post tagging the name of the rider you supported.
There’s never been a better time to make a difference with your dollars and show your support for Comox Valley families!
To register to ride, or make a donation to a rider that will be matched by Brian Balfe, Don Somers and Sean Martin of RBC Dominion Securities, go to https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48466/comox-bike-company-yana-ride
Ride WHAT You Like
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The 2021 Comox Bike Co. YANA Ride is just around the corner, and there is something for everyone. This year’s ride is a fully-flexible event where participants can choose the ride of their liking. If it’s got wheels and it’s person-powered, it fits the bill for this year’s cycling event.
Whether you rock the road, mountain, or cruiser bike, or prefer a stationary bike in the comfort of your living room, you can ride for Comox Valley families and help YANA reach their $100,000 goal for this year’s event.
“Last year’s ride blew our socks off. The community’s response to our totally re-imagined event was beyond what we could have hoped for.” says Kelly Barnie, YANA’s executive director. “Creating a flexible event has made it possible for anyone to participate, no matter their skill level, location, or what kind of biking they like to do. Our goal this year is bigger than ever, and we really think this community has what it takes to get there.”
Watch out for riders of all kinds between August 1-15th.
To register or donate to a rider, visit: www.yanacomoxvalley.com/yana-event/ride/.
Ride When You Like!
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Originally published by the Comox Valley Record – June 30, 2021
Got the itch to travel and a jam-packed summer?
No problem!
The 2021 Comox Bike Co YANA Ride is a fully flexible event where participants can gather pledges and get on their bikes anytime between Aug. 1-15. Over 100 riders are already registered and gathering donations for this year’s event!
Registration is available by any donation, big or small. For more information and to sign up for this year’s event, visit https://www.yanacomoxvalley.com/yana-event/ride/.
We’d like to acknowledge Blaine & Shirley Kitchener for their recent donation to YANA. Thank you for helping us to support Comox Valley Families who must travel for the medical treatment of a child or pregnant mother!
One special thing about December in the YANA office is that we get so many daily reminders of the incredible and generous support from our community as they designate YANA as their Charity of Choice for Holiday Giving. We’d like to give a Warm & Fuzzy thank you to Keith & Sharon Ritter for their financial Holiday Gift!
As if the Comox Valley Firefighter crew doesn’t do ENOUGH for their community, they also put in time to chip trees by donation! A huge thanks to the Comox Firefighters Association AND the local community for donating the pot to YANA.
Thank you, Budget Blinds, for your charitable donation to YANA! We appreciate receiving your financial gift, which will help local Comox Valley families immensely! 
Celebrating 35 Years of YANA – Decades of Families, One Story
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Behind every YANA family there is a story. Behind every health challenge, every trip and appointment, there is a community rallying together to hold that family up. Each journey is different, but the feeling remains the same; no matter what, you are not alone.
April 1st marks YANA’s 35th Anniversary of serving Comox Valley Families. Through the years, through massive world changes and challenges, YANA was, is, and will always be an anchor of support and a reflection of the heart of this community, standing together to help families for decades to come.
A YANA Family Story – Kelly, Allan, & Cora
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In celebration of YANA’s 35th Anniversary we will be sharing a glimpse into the lives and stories of YANA families from across the decades, like Kelly and Allan, who encountered YANA’s support when they needed it most.
In June of 2020, Kelly Brown became critically ill and delivered her daughter Cora over 3 months early at Victoria General Hospital. During the family’s long stay away from home, YANA became the loving arms of a community that was there for them the whole way through.
“To know that we belong in the Comox Valley and have that big sense of togetherness, it’s just incredible. Sometimes you don’t feel the community is there to support you, and then you have a big fall-back, and it’s definitely there.” – Kelly Brown