News
See You At The Finish Line!
Posted on
Originally published by the Comox Valley Record, July 21, 2022
You’ve registered, you’ve rallied, and you’ll ride between Aug 1-21st. What comes next? You’ll reunite at the annual Comox Bike Co. YANA Ride Party in the Park! Happening on Sunday August 21st at Comox Marina Park, this day will be all about celebrating the amazing riders fundraising for YANA families.
All riders should plan to arrive between 11am-2pm for their chance to win great prizes from this year’s generous sponsors! The community celebration will include a silent auction, beer garden, live music, activities, and delicious snacks at local food truck favourites. One lucky YANA supporter will win the growing 50/50 jackpot and the top 300 fundraising riders will pick up their original 2022 YANA Ride t-shirts courtesy of Dr. Andreas Conradi.
Other prizes and raffles include an Old House Hotel Spa and Dining Package valued at $1000, and every registered rider in the park will have the chance to enter to win the grand prize draw of a $500.00 gift certificate at Comox Bike Co.
All funds raised through the Comox Bike Co YANA Ride go towards YANA: You Are Not Alone. Register make a pledge to a rider, buy 50/50 or raffle tickets and participate in the silent auction starting Aug 1st by using the links above. See you at the finish line!
We Raised 10 Grand in 10 Days!
Posted on
Balfe Martin Private Wealth RBC Matching Campaign
Posted on
Balfe Martin Private Wealth of RBC Dominion Securities is making the most of the Comox Bike Co YANA Ride fundraiser by offering to double ALL donations over $100 from July 5-15!
The goal is to raise 10 grand in 10 days for Comox Valley families in need. As well, Balfe Martin Private Wealth is also doubling ALL donations that are shared via Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ComoxBikeCoYANARide!
YANA is a local non-profit organization that works to improve health care access for Comox families by providing accommodation and travel support to children under 19 and pregnant mothers. By doubling your donation over these 10 days, you can help YANA go that extra mile for those in need of their support.
Registration donations and pledges to riders all count for the matching contribution, so visit https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60728/comox-bike-company-yana-ride to double your donation today!
Riding Together Again
Posted on
The 2022 Comox Bike Company Ride is a hybrid event that brings together the best of both in-person and virtual events!
Registration opens June 1 and is entirely by tax-receiptable donation.
Grab your favourite biking buddies, ride and gather pledges, and join us for the biggest Party in the Park we’ve ever seen! Riders and teams can chart their own course and ride anytime between August 1st and 21st, then join together in celebration at the finish line on Sunday, August 21st at Marina Park in Comox. Riders, family and friends will arrive at the Party in the Park between 11:00am-2:00pm, and entertainment, activities, treats, a huge 50/50 draw and Old House Hotel & Spa raffle package, beer garden, prize draws and more will continue through to 4:00pm.
Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Comox Valley families who need to travel for the medical care of their child or a pregnant mother.
Can’t make it on the 21st? Raise pledges and ride anytime between August 1-21st, and join in whatever way you can!
Ride WHERE you like, WHAT you like, and HOWEVER it suits you to show your support for YANA!
- What: Ride whatever you like, if it’s powered by you and it has wheels, it’s a fit for this ride! Gravel bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, even training-wheels and trikes, are welcome to participate in this event.
- How: Challenge yourself or set a goal and raise pledges while you do! Whether it’s a team challenge, a climb the height of a mountain challenge, or a ride-a-little-bit-every-day challenge, do what motivates and inspires you to ride for YANA families.
- Where: Hit the trails, cycle the city streets, or ride laps around the neighbourhood, chart the route that works for you, just make sure to join us at the finish line on August 21st!
For more details and information on this year’s ride visit: https://www.yanacomoxvalley.com/yana-event/ride/
For the Comox Valley Record version of this article, visit: https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/2022-comox-bike-co-yana-ride-combines-live-and-virtual-versions/
Year after year the Comox Fire Fighter Association warm up the tree chipper for folks to dispose of their Christmas trees by donation, with all proceeds going to YANA. Thank you for your continued time and commitment to raising money through this wonderful service and fundraiser!
Students at Miracle Beach Elementary got baking in support of YANA families. Mmmmarvelous muffins were sold at the school and the proceeds of the delicious sale were donated to YANA!
16 year old Tarn Blakely had 2 feet of hair and a hope to give back, and she did just that. Tarn not only donated her cut locks to Hair We Share, but she raised money for the big chop to donate to YANA. Thank you for making this monumental moment count by creatively and generously giving back to your community!
As a YANA volunteer and FortisBC retiree, Joyce applied for this donation from FortisBC as a part of their “Give where you live” community investment program. Thank you Joyce for your time and efforts in support of YANA families and for applying for this donation for YANA. For more information about The FortisBC Community Investment and Employee Giving programs, please see https://www.fortisbc.com/in-your-community/community-investment/employee-giving
PECSF pledged donations from provincial government employees made during their annual campaign. The funds are made possible due to the dedication of PECSF volunteer provincial employees, who promote the campaign and canvass workers. YANA would like to thank all BC Public Servants who support YANA families through their PECSF pledges! More information on how you can support YANA as a BC Public Servant can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/about-the-bc-public-service/corporate-social-responsibility/pecsf/charity
Once again, in celebration of ‘Pi Day’, Jack Boan, recited numbers of Pi to raise money for YANA, and this year exceeding his goal, reciting an incredible 1800 digits!