Comox Firefighters help raise $7350 for Y.A.N.A
The Comox Firefighters Association recently made a donation to Y.A.N.A. (You Are Not Alone) of $7350. Monies were raised from the Tree Chipping in January, as well as various other fundraising events.
Y.A.N.A. is a local organization that provides accommodation and funding to Comox Valley families who need to travel outside the community for medical treatment or for a pregnant mother.
YA.N.A.’s Kelly Rusk states: “The support from the firefighters in Comox has been awesome. They have been with us since our very beginnings and assist us in many fundraising events.”
“Our Firefighters love giving back to our community.” says Fire Chief Gord Schreiner, “I would also like to thank all those citizens who donated to these great causes.”
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.
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.
For more information, visit Comox Fire Rescue’s website: www.comoxfirerescue.org
www.yanacomoxvalley.com
