YANA hosts a winter gala, a summer biking event, a Christmas campaign and a special initiative through the schools. Each year, there are also many events led by community members in support of local families. We are incredibly grateful for the energy and dedication behind these fundraisers and for everyone who contributes and participates! Beyond raising funds, we aim to raise community awareness, engage community spirit and celebrate all of the love that surrounds YANA.
Events

YANA Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers are lovingly handcrafted by volunteers and then sold to support YANA's services. Crafting is ongoing throughout the year and sales start mid-November.

YANA Big Love Benefit
An annual dinner and auction the last Friday in February in celebration of the philanthropy and love that surrounds YANA. Tickets on sale the 3rd Sunday in January.

YANA Week in the Schools
Many schools within School District 71 plan events during a special week in May dedicated to YANA, raising awareness and funds. Contact YANA for more info!

YANA Ride
The annual YANA Ride brings together riders of all ages, abilities, and disciplines in one massive community-wide event to raise funds in support of YANA families.
October 2025
01jul10:00 am01jun5:00 pmNathania Financial Services
Event Details
Nathina Financial Services is supporting YANA by donating for every card (greeting, birthday, Christmas) they send out to clients across Vancouver Island and BC. They incorporated YANA information onto every
Event Details
Nathina Financial Services is supporting YANA by donating for every card (greeting, birthday, Christmas) they send out to clients across Vancouver Island and BC. They incorporated YANA information onto every card to help spread the word of what we do here at YANA.
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July 1, 2024 10:00 am - June 1, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
01jun10:00 am01may6:00 pmThe Collective Good
Event Details
A house brand of designs by The Collective Good specific to Comox Valley called “plenty good” is available and 10% of profits from the sales of these products to
Event Details
A house brand of designs by The Collective Good specific to Comox Valley called “plenty good” is available and 10% of profits from the sales of these products to YANA.
Check out the collection here!
Time
June 1, 2025 10:00 am - May 1, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
23sep(sep 23)1:30 pm31dec(dec 31)10:30 pmGrumble Kids Book
Event Details
The book “Grumble Goes to the Garage” was born from a place of deep love and hope. When the authors nephew was
Event Details
The book “Grumble Goes to the Garage” was born from a place of deep love and hope. When the authors nephew was diagnosed with leukemia, they searched for a way to lift his spirits and stay connected. Grumble, the friendly garbage truck, became their storyteller—a comforting character to help explain the journey of healing in a way that felt safe, joyful, and brave. What started as a story to brighten their nephew’s hospital days soon became a shared light for our whole family. This series will follow the road to recovery through Grumble’s eyes—reminding families that better days are possible, and that even in hardship, there can be moments of magic.
All profits from this book go directly toward supporting families of children with cancer and charities dedicated to doing the same. YANA is one of 2 charity recipients from the sales of this book. Please go to their website www.grumblekids.ca to purchase their books or make a donation.
Time
September 23, 2025 1:30 pm - December 31, 2025 10:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
14oct(oct 14)1:59 pm23nov(nov 23)10:00 pmTim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies
Event Details
Visit any 3 of the Comox Valley locations this November and purchase some Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies! Partial proceeds are being donated
Event Details
Visit any 3 of the Comox Valley locations this November and purchase some Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies! Partial proceeds are being donated to YANA!
November 17th-23rd 2025 at the Lerwick, Cliffe and Anderton Locations.
Time
October 14, 2025 1:59 pm - November 23, 2025 10:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
November 2025
01jul10:00 am01jun5:00 pmNathania Financial Services
Event Details
Nathina Financial Services is supporting YANA by donating for every card (greeting, birthday, Christmas) they send out to clients across Vancouver Island and BC. They incorporated YANA information onto every
Event Details
Nathina Financial Services is supporting YANA by donating for every card (greeting, birthday, Christmas) they send out to clients across Vancouver Island and BC. They incorporated YANA information onto every card to help spread the word of what we do here at YANA.
Time
July 1, 2024 10:00 am - June 1, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
01jun10:00 am01may6:00 pmThe Collective Good
Event Details
A house brand of designs by The Collective Good specific to Comox Valley called “plenty good” is available and 10% of profits from the sales of these products to
Event Details
A house brand of designs by The Collective Good specific to Comox Valley called “plenty good” is available and 10% of profits from the sales of these products to YANA.
Check out the collection here!
Time
June 1, 2025 10:00 am - May 1, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
23sep(sep 23)1:30 pm31dec(dec 31)10:30 pmGrumble Kids Book
Event Details
The book “Grumble Goes to the Garage” was born from a place of deep love and hope. When the authors nephew was
Event Details
The book “Grumble Goes to the Garage” was born from a place of deep love and hope. When the authors nephew was diagnosed with leukemia, they searched for a way to lift his spirits and stay connected. Grumble, the friendly garbage truck, became their storyteller—a comforting character to help explain the journey of healing in a way that felt safe, joyful, and brave. What started as a story to brighten their nephew’s hospital days soon became a shared light for our whole family. This series will follow the road to recovery through Grumble’s eyes—reminding families that better days are possible, and that even in hardship, there can be moments of magic.
All profits from this book go directly toward supporting families of children with cancer and charities dedicated to doing the same. YANA is one of 2 charity recipients from the sales of this book. Please go to their website www.grumblekids.ca to purchase their books or make a donation.
Time
September 23, 2025 1:30 pm - December 31, 2025 10:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
14oct(oct 14)1:59 pm23nov(nov 23)10:00 pmTim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies
Event Details
Visit any 3 of the Comox Valley locations this November and purchase some Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies! Partial proceeds are being donated
Event Details
Visit any 3 of the Comox Valley locations this November and purchase some Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies! Partial proceeds are being donated to YANA!
November 17th-23rd 2025 at the Lerwick, Cliffe and Anderton Locations.
Time
October 14, 2025 1:59 pm - November 23, 2025 10:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
22nov(nov 22)10:00 am23(nov 23)3:00 pmArtsphere Studio Tour
Event Details
Artsphere is going to be about of the Comox Valley Art Studio Tour, and will be donating 10% of artists sales during the event! Cost: Entrance – Free or by donation Where:
Event Details
Artsphere is going to be about of the Comox Valley Art Studio Tour, and will be donating 10% of artists sales during the event!
Cost: Entrance – Free or by donation
Where: Artsphere Comox Valley Society, Royston BC
Sat November 22 2025, 10 am — 3 pm
Sun November 23 2025, 10 am — 3 pm
More info can be found HERE.
Time
November 22, 2025 10:00 am - November 23, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-08:00)
29nov(nov 29)10:00 am30(nov 30)4:00 pmComox Valley Makers Market Decorates Christmas
Event Details
Comox Valley Markers Market Decorates Christmas is coming up at the end of November! Location: Upper Hall at the Comox Legion 1825 Comox Ave, Comox Date: November 29th and 30th
Event Details
Comox Valley Markers Market Decorates Christmas is coming up at the end of November! Location: Upper Hall at the Comox Legion 1825 Comox Ave, Comox
Date: November 29th and 30th from 10am – 4pm
Come on down and see what this market has to offer all while supporting us here at YANA!
Time
November 29, 2025 10:00 am - November 30, 2025 4:00 pm(GMT-08:00)
December 2025
01jul10:00 am01jun5:00 pmNathania Financial Services
Event Details
Nathina Financial Services is supporting YANA by donating for every card (greeting, birthday, Christmas) they send out to clients across Vancouver Island and BC. They incorporated YANA information onto every
Event Details
Nathina Financial Services is supporting YANA by donating for every card (greeting, birthday, Christmas) they send out to clients across Vancouver Island and BC. They incorporated YANA information onto every card to help spread the word of what we do here at YANA.
Time
July 1, 2024 10:00 am - June 1, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
01jun10:00 am01may6:00 pmThe Collective Good
Event Details
A house brand of designs by The Collective Good specific to Comox Valley called “plenty good” is available and 10% of profits from the sales of these products to
Event Details
A house brand of designs by The Collective Good specific to Comox Valley called “plenty good” is available and 10% of profits from the sales of these products to YANA.
Check out the collection here!
Time
June 1, 2025 10:00 am - May 1, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
23sep(sep 23)1:30 pm31dec(dec 31)10:30 pmGrumble Kids Book
Event Details
The book “Grumble Goes to the Garage” was born from a place of deep love and hope. When the authors nephew was
Event Details
The book “Grumble Goes to the Garage” was born from a place of deep love and hope. When the authors nephew was diagnosed with leukemia, they searched for a way to lift his spirits and stay connected. Grumble, the friendly garbage truck, became their storyteller—a comforting character to help explain the journey of healing in a way that felt safe, joyful, and brave. What started as a story to brighten their nephew’s hospital days soon became a shared light for our whole family. This series will follow the road to recovery through Grumble’s eyes—reminding families that better days are possible, and that even in hardship, there can be moments of magic.
All profits from this book go directly toward supporting families of children with cancer and charities dedicated to doing the same. YANA is one of 2 charity recipients from the sales of this book. Please go to their website www.grumblekids.ca to purchase their books or make a donation.
Time
September 23, 2025 1:30 pm - December 31, 2025 10:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
08dec(dec 8)7:00 pm10(dec 10)9:00 pmYellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 2025
Event Details
The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. Now in its 17th season, it has become a holiday tradition for many across Vancouver Island. What better
Event Details
The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. Now in its 17th season, it has become a holiday tradition for many across Vancouver Island.
What better way to celebrate the season than with tickets to this dazzling spectacle. It’s fast moving and colorful. It will take you on an emotional journey through a wide variety of music and dance from rock & roll to Broadway, jazz and classical, tap, interwoven with touching readings and stories.
This year’s singing and dancing extravaganza includes medleys of well-known songs by Bobby Darrin, a selection of musical numbers from Mary Poppins and Frozen, a classic 80’s rock band tribute, a disco set including Stayin’ Alive, a fun collection of Canadian songs, an audience sing-along, Bing Crosby’s classic White Christmas as well as many more classical hits and Christmas favorites.
Tickets can be purchased HERE
YANA will be running the 50/50 draw at each show, December 8th, 9th and a matinee and evening show the 10th!
Time
December 8, 2025 7:00 pm - December 10, 2025 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00)