Comox Fire Rescue helps raise over $4000 for Y.A.N.A

Comox Firefighters hosted their annual Christmas Tree recycling project on January 2nd and 3rd with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Y.A.N.A. (You Are Not Alone). 

This year over $4000 was donated for the local organization that provides accommodation and funding to Comox Valley families who need to travel outside the community for medical treatment for a child under 19 or for a pregnant mother.

YA.N.A.’s Kelly Rusk states: “The support from these firefighters in Comox has been awesome. They have been with us since our very beginnings and assist us in many fundraising events.”

With amazing support of Precision Tree Services, Christmas trees were dropped off at the fire station and chipped to be then recycled by the parks department in Comox.

Chief Gord Schreiner says: “Projects like these are a WIN/WIN for our community. I am so proud of our firefighters for everything they do. Not only do they respond to emergencies but they assist our community in so many other ways.

Limited edition Comox Fire Rescue Chocolate Bars were also sold. Locally sourced from “Hot Chocolates” the bars were $5 each, with all proceeds also being donated to Y.A.N.A. 

“Our Firefighters love giving back to our community.” says Schreiner,  “I would also like to thank all those citizens who donated to this great cause.” 

Due to COVID this year, donations were able to be accepted by cash, TAP or e-transfer.  All PPE and COVID-19 protocols were in place.   Comox Firefighters have been hosting this event for over 20 years.

Members also gave away over 100 free smoke alarms.  Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries.

For more information, visit Comox Fire Rescue’s website:  www.comoxfirerescue.org

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