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YANA is generously upheld by the spirit and kindness of the Comox Valley. Check out what is going on and learn about amazing supportive efforts taking place within our community. We respect the privacy of our individual donors, as such this is a sampling of donations where public acknowledgement is appropriate.
Recently, an anonymous donor was moved by YANA’s vision to reimagine the sleeping arrangements in our Vancouver apartments, creating spaces that are more comfortable, welcoming, and efficient for the families who call them home during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Without hesitation, they stepped forward with an incredibly generous gift that will be enough to bring that vision to life.
For YANA families, our apartments are so much more than a place to stay. They become a home away from home while a child receives medical care far from the comforts of their own community. A good night’s sleep, a comfortable place to rest, and a space that works well for families can make an enormous difference during an incredibly stressful time.
What touched us most wasn’t just the generosity of this gift, but the trust behind it. This donor saw the vision, understood the impact it would have on families, and stepped forward to help make it happen. Moments like this remind us just how fortunate we are to be part of a community where kindness so often turns into action.
To our anonymous donor: thank you for believing in this project, in YANA families, and in helping us create spaces that offer comfort, dignity, and rest when it matters most. Countless families will feel your generosity for years to come.
Community kindness never gets old!!! A heartfelt thank you to the Comox Legion for their generous support of YANA families. We are constantly reminded how lucky we are to be part of a community that shows up with such compassion and care. 🩵💛🧡💚
What a weekend! 🥎
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who planned, organised, played in, donated to, and supported the 5th annual Will Power Tournament. Thanks to your incredible generosity and community spirit, an amazing $6,020.50 was raised for YANA families!
From the first pitch to the final out, every team, sponsor, spectator, and volunteer helped knock this tournament out of the park. It takes a lot of heart, dedication, and teamwork to make an event like this happen, and we’re so grateful for every person who stepped up to the plate, especially Kirk Logeman, who year after year makes it happen!
Some days at YANA leave us speechless… and when Lise walked through the YANA Office doors and handed us a $10,000 donation, to say our jaws hit the floor would be an understatement.
We were completely blown away by this extraordinary gift and the kindness behind it. Lise, thank you for believing in YANA families and for making such a meaningful difference in our community. Your generosity will have an impact far beyond what you can imagine.
WOW. 🩵💛🧡💚
A huge THANK YOU to the Baynes Sound Lions Club for their incredible donation of $5,000 in support of YANA families!
It was such a pleasure to meet Lions President Shellie and learn more about the amazing work being done by the Baynes Sound Lions Club. Their commitment to strengthening our community and supporting local families is truly inspiring.
What a phone call we received here at YANA!!! When local community member Jordan found himself with two tickets he couldn’t use for a FIFA World Cup match, with all the possibilities available to him, guess what he did? Jordan chose to donate the tickets to a YANA family!!!!
We’re huge fans of soccer, but we’re even BIGGER fans of people like Jordan who think of YANA families in so many different ways. Whether it’s donating time, funds, services, experiences, or opportunities like this, we love seeing the many different ways our community shows up for local families.
Jordan, thank you for turning your disappointment into someone else’s unforgettable memory. We’re cheering for you just as loudly as any crowd in the stadium. ⚽
Massive Thanks to Fall River Logging and Forbidden Mechanical for hosting their annual golf tournament, raising money for YANA! We are so grateful to be part of your event year after year!!
The 2026 YANA Ride: Your Passport to Adventure
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The YANA Ride is back for 2026, bringing together riders of all ages, abilities, and disciplines in one incredible community-wide event supporting local families.
Last year, YANA supported 300 children and pregnant mothers with nearly 600 medical trips. Every rider, fundraiser, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter helps ensure that no Comox Valley family faces a child’s medical journey alone.
Participating is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. REGISTER & RALLY
Round up your friends, family, coworkers, classmates, neighbours, or riding crew and register as a team!
Fundraising is more fun together, and every dollar raised helps support local families when they need it most. Prefer to ride solo? No problem. Individual riders are always welcome too.
Register by July 1 and you’ll be automatically entered to win a $500 Canadian Tire gift card in our Early Bird Draw.
2. RIDE & RAISE
Join the YANA Ride community on Sunday, August 16 and turn your ride into support for local families by collecting pledges along the way.
Need more flexibility? You can also ride any time between August 1 and August 15.
New for 2026, riders can explore the Comox Valley through a network of YANA Ride Hubs and Passport Checkpoints. Ride to participating locations, collect stamps in your YANA Ride Passport, discover new places, connect with fellow riders, and enjoy special experiences offered by our community partners.
Choose your own route, set your own pace, and create an adventure that’s uniquely yours. Whether you’re aiming to collect every Passport stamp or simply enjoy a ride with family and friends, every pedal pushed helps support local YANA families.
3. REUNITE AT PARTY IN THE PARK
On Sunday, August 16, riders, families, friends, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters will come together at Comox Marina Park for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community spirit.
Party in the Park is free to attend and open to everyone.
Highlights include:
- Finish line and Congratulation Stations
- Sponsor-donated prizes for every fundraising rider and the official 2026 YANA Ride t-shirt for the top 200 fundraisers
- Beer garden
- All-day live music and entertainment lineup
- Activities for kids, and kids at heart
- 50/50 raffle, Golf Ball Drop, raffles, giveaways and draws
- Silent Auction loaded with bike gear and accessories
- Your favourite Marina Park food trucks and seaside snacks
- Plenty of surprises still to come!
Whether you’ve spent two weeks riding, fundraising, collecting Passport stamps, volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or simply supporting the cause, Party in the Park is where the YANA Ride community comes together.
Ready to Join the Ride?
Register today, rally your team, start planning your adventure, and help ensure local families receive the support they need when medical care takes them away from home.
✨ A heartfelt thank you to the Glacier Newcomers Alumnae Association for inviting Kelly to speak at your recent meeting and for welcoming her so warmly! ✨
Kelly was absolutely thrilled to attend and share more about YANA, the families we support, and the incredible impact of community care. We are so grateful for groups like yours who take the time to learn more, ask thoughtful questions, and connect so deeply with our mission. And on top of that, thank you for your contribution to YANA. We are so incredibly grateful!! 🤍
Our hearts are so full! 🩵💛🧡💚
Thanks to the Tom Harris Fund for Families for their incredibly generous $1,000 donation to YANA.
Every act of kindness, every dollar raised, and every person who chooses to support YANA helps remind local families that they are not alone.
