A toast… to YOU!
Ring the bells! Light the lights! Give yourselves a round of applause! You chose to support Chemo RV and in turn, support the community. You helped us raise $43,998! These funds will be split between six local charities. On behalf of these wonderful organizations, we thank you for your support.
Now, let’s meet the charities!
Williams Lake and District 4-H
The Williams Lake and District 4-H is committed to helping kids grow and make a positive impact not just in their own lives, but in their larger community. They encourage knowledge, leadership, and citizenship for young people ages 9-21 in their main program, and kids 6-8 in their clover bud program.
How you are helping:
The Cariboo Friendship Society’s Pregnancy Outreach Program
The Cariboo Friendship Society’s Pregnancy Outreach Program provides support, advocacy, and leadership to improve outcomes for pregnancy, postpartum, and newly parenting people along with their children. Through education, peer groups, food security, and healthy lifestyle support they’re helping people in their parenting journey.
How you are helping:
North Cariboo Highway Rescue
North Cariboo Highway Rescue is a non-profit emergency response operation that is dedicated to saving lives on the highway. Their volunteers train in safe rescue and use of emergency equipment in order to do their part in minimizing any loss of life on the highway.
How you are helping:
Quesnel Hospice
Quesnel Hospice makes the road less lonely for people facing end-of-life and their families. With a more home-like environment, families and caregivers can focus on offering comfort and reducing stress while still having access to professional care. Their nurses are specially trained in palliative care and provide it around-the-clock.
How you are helping:
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
In the North and for the North. The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation was created to give people the opportunity to improve healthcare and services where they receive care. This includes capital improvements, equipment, and education of healthcare workers and medical staff. They’re a champion of exceptional health outcomes for the entire Prince George region.
How you are helping:
New Horizons Society for Autism and Special Needs
New Horizons Society for Autism and Special Needs is creating an inclusive community for everyone to reach their full potential. They offer support, training, advocacy, and many great services and events for children, youth, and adults who are living with autism, physical or neurological disabilities, or are otherwise differently abled.
How you are helping:
Conclusion
The success of this effort is due to your purchases and direct donations. We couldn’t have done it without you and our community wouldn’t be the same without these wonderful organizations. Together we are #CaribooStrong.
