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The Big Love Benefit Returns and Rewinds in 2026
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The Big Love Benefit is YANA (You Are Not Alone)’s premier annual dinner and auction, celebrating the generosity, kindness, and connection that define our community. This unforgettable gala brings together friends, fun, and a shared commitment to ensuring local families never feel alone during medical challenges.
Event Date
Big Love 2026 takes place on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Florence Filberg Centre. For those unable to attend in person, the event will once again be livestreamed, making it possible for supporters near and far to take part.
A 40th Anniversary Celebration
This year’s Big Love Benefit marks a major milestone as YANA celebrates 40 years of supporting Comox Valley families. To honour the year it all began, Big Love 2026 will rewind to 1986 with a night inspired by nostalgia, memory-lane moments, and 80s-era fun. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the year, whether that means full retro flair or a few subtle throwback touches.
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale HERE (online only) on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Tickets: $200 per seat or $1,600 for a table of eight
Livestream Access: $25 per household
Every ticket includes access to the Big Love experience, with unforgettable moments, inspiring stories, and a whole lot of heart.
The Big Love Online Auction
For the first time ever, the Big Love online silent auction will be free and open to everyone. You do not need to attend the event or purchase a ticket to browse and bid. The auction opens February 17 and runs right through to the close of the live event on February 27, featuring incredible experiences, local treasures, and one-of-a-kind items, all in support of YANA families.
Big Love 50/50 & Travel Raffle
Supporters can also take part in Big Love by purchasing Big Love 50/50 tickets and WestJet ticket raffle tickets, open to everyone across BC. These raffles are a fun and meaningful way to support YANA families, with the chance to win big while making a real difference close to home.
Tickets can be purchased online, and every ticket sold helps ensure families can stay together when they need to travel for medical care.
A Community United in Big Love
The Big Love Benefit is a powerful reminder of what the Comox Valley does best. When families face the unthinkable, this community shows up with compassion and care. The success of Big Love depends on the generosity of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and supporters who believe in walking alongside families when it matters most.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary community. We cannot wait to share another unforgettable Big Love night with you!
A heartfelt thank you to Nick and the Ralph & Gay Young Family Capital Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation for their generous $2,500 donation! We are truly grateful for your generosity and supporting our mission here at YANA!
A huge holiday THANK YOU to Tayco Paving!
We appreciate your continued kindness and for being such a wonderful partner to YANA, $5000 from your Christmas party is incredible! We are so grateful to have you in our corner.
Two amazing girls, Olivia and Addison, ran their very own lemonade stand and chose to support YANA! They held onto the donation to hand deliver it at the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular shows to our YANA Team running the 50/50.
We are so grateful that you thought of YANA when deciding where your lemonade stand funds would go. Your kindness, generosity, and big hearts truly made our day. The future is bright with young entrepreneurs like you! ✨
Operation Mani Claus made its way back to YANA!
THANK YOU to Mike and the team at Manitoulin Transport for their generous $2,000 donation.✨ We’re so grateful for your generosity and community spirit!
Thank you to Milo for the kindest birthday wish! Instead of gifts for his 5th birthday, Milo chose to ask for donations to YANA! What an incredible act of kindness at such a young age.
Happy 5th Birthday, Milo, and thank you for thinking of others on your special day. Our community is so lucky to have hearts like yours!
A huge thank you to The Maja Foundation at Calgary Foundation for awarding us with a $5,000 grant!
This support goes directly to families in the Comox Valley who have to travel for medical care. It makes a real difference, and we are so grateful for your generosity. We truly appreciate your partnership.
We want to send a big thank you to Katy and everyone involved with Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular for having YANA back again this year. We’re so grateful for the time, effort, and care that goes into putting on these shows and for choosing to support our organization.
Thank you as well to everyone who attended and bought 50/50 tickets over the four shows. With your support, $3,575 was raised for YANA through the 50/50.
A special thank you to December 9th’s winner, Barbara, who generously donated back half of her winnings. Because of that kindness, the total raised from the Yellowpoint shows came to $4,072!!!!
Thank you to Artsphere for once again choosing to support YANA through their incredible events! Your continued support, creativity, energy, and generosity means so much to us.
We are beyond grateful to the CV Makers Market and all the incredible vendors who made their Decorates Christmas Market this past weekend such a remarkable success. Your generosity and community spirit have touched our hearts, raising an amazing $3,092.68!
This incredible support will go a long way in helping YANA continue to make a difference in the lives of local families. We are so thankful for your dedication, creativity, and kindness. You are proof of the power of community, and we couldn’t do what we do without you!
Thank you for making this season brighter!
