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Sunny warm heartfelt thank you to Joyce S. and Fortis BC for their incredible donation! Joyce, a dedicated YANA volunteer, went above and beyond by requesting a donation through the Fortis BC Employee Giving program.
Joyce, Your commitment to giving back and supporting organizations like YANA is inspiring and heartwarming. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from the Comox Valley Record, Hot Chocolates, and Parker’s Appliances as they wrap up this annual Valley Vonka fundraiser! Thanks to their chocolaty-heart, we’re delighted to announce that YANA is the recipient of a jaw-dropping total of $17,949 from purchasing the Valley Vonka chocolate bars featuring Olive the Orca.
To everyone who made and purchased the chocolate bars, the families who shared their stories, and the kids who participated in the coloring contest and supported this fundraiser in any way, THANK YOU for helping make this fundraiser so successful! Your support ensures that local families facing out of town medical challenges know they are not alone.
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A huge shoutout to all the primary students at Miracle Beach Elementary who participated in the “gym sale” on April 24th! Your enthusiasm, generosity, and hard work are truly appreciated. It’s amazing to see you not only practicing your math skills but also learning about the purpose of money in such a hands-on way.
And a special thank you for your generous donation of almost $300! Keep up the fantastic work!
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A very artistic thank you Dr. Bakshi for selling framed copies of his incredible framed photographs at Courtenay Medical Associate with profits to YANA! We are so grateful for Dr. Bakshi’s support and commitment to supporting families in our community! Thank you!
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Major thank you to Boston Pizza #8 Courtenay for their recent donation from fundraisers hosted in their restaurant! We are so grateful to be the recipients of such generosity! Thanks for standing alongside us and the families YANA supports!
Another successful year for Comox Valley’s 2024 YANA Valley Vonka contest
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We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from the Comox Valley Record, Hot Chocolates, and Parker’s Appliances as they wrap up this annual Valley Vonka fundraiser! Thanks to their chocolaty-heart, we’re delighted to announce that YANA is the recipient of a jaw-dropping total of $17,949 from purchasing the Valley Vonka chocolate bars featuring Olive the Orca.
To everyone who made and purchased the chocolate bars, the families who shared their stories, and the kids who participated in the coloring contest and supported this fundraiser in any way, THANK YOU for helping make this fundraiser so successful! Your support ensures that local families facing out of town medical challenges know they are not alone.
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We are deeply moved by the outpouring of support and generosity we’ve received in memory of Kathy Stevens. Many loved ones have generously donated to YANA in her honour, and we are touched by this act of kindness.
To the Stevens family, our hearts go out to you during this time. Kathy’s memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew her, and her spirit continues to inspire acts of love and giving.
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Huge love to West & Co Consignment for their awesome consignment program! Your support in encouraging donations from consignment sales to YANA is truly amazing. Thanks for making it easy for everyone to chip in and make a difference. You rock!
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Warm hugs to Anne Davies for including YANA in her Tin Town Christmas Open Studio Sale. Your generosity in including us and donating proceeds from your beautiful cards and prints means the world to us. Thank you for supporting YANA familiesin such a creative way!
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A huge thank you to the Canadian Homebuilders Association Vancouver Island (CHBAVI) and Northbridge General Insurance Corporation for their incredible generosity! This donation, originating from the CHBAVI Christmas party, was further magnified by the generous matching contribution from Northbridge General Insurance Corporation. Your combined support is a beautiful way to show support to families in our community. THANK YOU!