Earlier this summer, members from the Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society (YKRS) lent a hand and watched for hole-in-one possibilities at the Boston Pizza-Northstar Golf Tournament in support of the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH).
Signature sponsors Boston Pizza (Trevor and Angela Gordon) and Northstar GM (Derek and Pat Spring) wanted to thank the volunteers for their spirit and support, and made a $500 donation to YKRS, which was delivered recently by EKFH executive director Donna Grainger.
The YKRS is a very active group and continually organizes socials and activities for the community, welcomes others to its annual fall fair and encourages visits and a stop at the Yahk Community Hall, most recently by the Cops for Kids.
YKRS president Judy Dickson was excited and surprised by the BPNS donation. She reported it would be put to use by providing supporting funds for the YKRS to host its annual volunteer dinner Nov. 8.
The BPNS golf tournament and its amazing generosity provided funding to EKFH (seven vital signs monitors for the regional hospital), the BC SPCA Cranbrook branch and the YKRS.
Philanthropy and sharing — a true partnership in giving. Hats off to Boston Pizza and Northstar for their extreme generosity!
—EAST KOOTENAY FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH