Outpouring of support for evacuees
Events and fundraisers organized by daycares to corporations
July 20, 2017 – For Immediate Release
While the fires still burn in some parts of our region, we are grateful to the many people, paid and unpaid, who are helping fight fires and assist evacuees with their needs and their animals. We encourage evacuees to take part in events put on for their benefit – many want to show that they care. Here are some – of many – events and activities, as well as some major fundraising news.
Evacuee events:
Kamloops, July 21: Tailgate Party & Fundraiser. All proceeds to the Red Cross, this is an evacuee & volunteer BBQ. 11am-5pm at the Sahali Mall, with live music. www.facebook.com/bcwildheart
Quesnel, July 21 and 26: Big Canyon Rafting, special rafting trips for evacuees. Free for kids and $20 for adults. Details at:
Visit this link for more info.
Kamloops, July 23: SportChek Kamloops Marathon Wildfire Evacuee and Volunteer Pancake Breakfast at MacArthur Island – 8:00am. The marathon is cancelled due to air quality concerns, but organizers decided to support their neighbours, instead!
Free Events in Prince George:
Thursdays, year round – Two Rivers Gallery
Saturday, July 22 – Zumba in the Plaza – in front of City Hall at 10:00am
Sundays in summer – Yoga in the Park – L’Heidl Tenneh Park at 10:00am
Free events in Kamloops:
Daily Music in the Park – daily www.kamloops.ca/events/musicinthepark.shtml#.WXEG84Tyu4T
Kamloops Art Gallery is offering evacuees free admission to the gallery for the summer.
There are a multitude of offers being tracked by Kamloops this Week. Check them out at: www.kamloopsthisweek.com/helpfirevictims/
All YMCAs are opening their doors to people impacted by the wildfires burning across B.C. The YMCA has 12 locations in Prince George, Kamloops, Victoria, Kelowna and the Lower Mainland.
Fundraisers:
BCStrong: Graphic designer Becky Dochstader created the BCStrong design, which has been adopted to show support for British Columbians and support fundraising efforts. BC Strong t-shirts are available at Custom Stitch in Prince George, by donation www.facebook.com/groups/PrinceGeorgeFireEvacueeInformation/permalink/738793122973849/?pnref=story.unseen-section The popular decals, prepared by Signtek Industries in Prince George, have raised over $8500 in less than a week, with proceeds going to Red Cross.
Kamloops, August 4 & 5: Rock for Relief – Let’s Band Together – Blue Grotto Nightclub, Kamloops, 5 bands. All cover charges for 2 nights donated. Owners were evacuees in past, want to help www.facebook.com/events/969002583461858/
Donations with heart:
The children at the Montessori Child Care Centre in downtown Prince George held their own fundraiser. The kids raised $500 in one day with their lemonade stand.
Northland Auto Group in Prince George, with their parent company, AutoCanada, has pledged a $25,000 donation to the Red Cross.
Teck is donating up to $75,000 to support emergency relief efforts for local communities affected by the wildfires in the British Columbia Interior. $50,000 is pledged to agencies providing relief services and up to $25,000 to match donations by Teck employees.
On behalf of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association board of directors and industry, we thank the volunteers and host communities for their endless outpouring of support. This is what makes Canada and British Columbia so special, the amazing people, the size of their hearts and love of their home.
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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association is an industry-led not-for-profit Destination Management Organization that works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and promote a responsible tourism industry in the Cariboo, Chilcotin and Central Coast of British Columbia. For more information about the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast tourism region, please visit: www.landwithoutlimits.com
Media contacts:
Amy Thacker, CEO
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association
Andre Kuerbis, Board Chair
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association
Cell: 250-217-6438