A charity event originally planned for summer 2023 and rescheduled due to devastating wildfires, came back in spectacular fashion this month.
The Once in a Blue Moon Charity Event raised $2.5 million for the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) on July 11 at the O'Rourke Family Estate Winery in Lake Country.
Rhonda Hymers, with Hymers Private Wealth of RBC Dominion Securities Inc., spearheaded the fundraiser.
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Hymers added that the support was overwhelming.
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Founding sponsors for the event also included:
- Begrand Fast Design;
- Bird Construction;
- Chambers Group;
- Frame Custom Homes;
- Jane Hoffman Realty;
- Kal Tire;
- Kelowna BMW/Mini;
- Kelowna Toyota;
- MAKR Group;
- Mauro Realty;
- MQN Architects;
- O含羞草研究社橰ourke Family Estate;
- Predator Ridge;
- Sentes Automotive;
- Tommy Gun含羞草研究社檚 Original Barbershop.
The CYAC provides life-changing services to children and families who have been impacted by child abuse and neglect.
Funds raised will play a crucial role in furthering its work.
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