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Big thanks to the many volunteers who bring so much effort and love to what they do for YANA! You keep our community spirit soaring!
Thank you to a young, local lad who gave to YANA after accidentally ruining his phone and then being given a new phone from a friend who would not accept money for the phone. Responsibility-taking at its best!
Our appreciation to Sunwest RV Centre who hosted a BBQ for YANA and matched all monies raised.
Thank you to United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island and to the good folks who directed funds our way.
Many thanks to Rock Cod who rocked the 1st Tuesday Fundraiser in March and our appreciation to guests who gave so generously.
Thank you to local realtor, Gerry Chwelos, who directed a client’s donation to YANA and many thanks to the private donors.
Happy belated birthday to Dylan and many thanks for being generous with birthday money year after year.
Our appreciation to the good folks at Superstore who made YANA the beneficiary of their recent coupon campaign.
Huband School had breakfast with Santa and the good, jolly elf asked that a donation be made to YANA in lieu of receiving anything from the school. How lovely!
Let Them Eat Pi
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Twelve year old, Jack Boan likes Pi.
In numeric form Pi represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to diameter. Pi is an irrational number that never ends. For math enthusiasts ‘Pi Day’ is celebrated each year on March 14 or 3.14, the first digits of Pi.
“Each year since first grade I have been trying to remember as many digits of Pi as possible,” explains Boan. “I challenge my classmates to do the same.”
Last year Boan memorized 605 digits and raised $561.00 for YANA (You Are Not Alone).Born 2 months premature himself and having spent weeks in hospital as an infant, Boan and his family have an appreciation for the support YANA offer families who need to leave the Comox Valley for the medical care of a child or pregnant mother. “We know families in the community that YANA has helped,” says Boan. “It means a lot to the Comox Valley, it’s a great cause.”
This year Boan’s grade seven class at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary is joining in his fundraising. To pledge you can donate to YANA directly at yanacomoxvalley.com/donate/ (mention Pi Day in the notes) or through the YANA office.
What else happens on Pi Day? Boan’s class will be celebrating with pie, of course!