Comox Fire Rescue helps raise over $3700 for Y.A.N.A
Comox Firefighters hosted their annual Christmas Tree recycling project on January 8th and 9th with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Y.A.N.A. (You Are Not Alone).
This year over $3700 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.
With amazing support of Precision Tree Service and over 35 Firefighters from Comox Fire Rescue, members of the community were able to drop off their Christmas trees or have them pickup.
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.
“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-19, 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 dozens of 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
www.yanacomoxvalley.com
