Firefighters from across Greater Victoria, Nanaimo and Salt Spring Island have joined forces to raise $42,357 in support of the Tumbler Ridge community.
On February 21st, firefighters from Central Saanich, Colwood, CFB Esquimalt, Esquimalt, Langford, Nanaimo, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Salt Spring Island, Sidney, Sooke, View Royal and Victoria partnered with local sports teams to raise the funds in just six hours.
The Victoria-based sports teams involved included the Victoria Shamrocks, Victoria Royals, Victoria HarbourCats, Victoria Golden Tide and UVic Vikes Hockey.
The money raised went directly to the Tumbler Ridge Parent Advisory Council with 25% being set aside to support the community’s first responders.
“The communities we serve showed an incredible amount of kindness and generosity” said Josh Montgomery, President of Victoria Firefighters Association.
“We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support and for the trust placed in us to help make a difference.”
On March 8th, the firefighters and sports teams gathered on the back steps of the BC Parliament Buildings where they were presented a cheque and took a group photo to celebrate the fundraiser’s success.
Even though this fundraiser has concluded, residents are encouraged to continue supporting the Tumbler Ridge community in the Kraft Hockeyville competition.
If selected, the community could receive $250,000 in arena upgrades along with the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game.
