A two-night stay in a luxury chalet at Big White is one of the prizes for a silent auction in support of Ukraine.
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March 29, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Okanagan businesses are offering up big prizes for a silent auction, and proceeds will be supplying Ukrainians with more tools to fend off the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Canadian Volunteers Association is raising money with the Kelowna Fundraiser for Ukrainians in Need with an online silent auction.
The money will be used to supply volunteers, and those who serve in territorial defence forces in Ukraine, with items like night vision devices, drones, bulletproof vests and radios, according to Svitlana Shkyn who is co-ordinating the fundraiser.
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Bidding opportunities include stays at destinations like Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna, the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos. Some of the other items include gift cards for spin classes, laser hair removal and a photoshoot with Anna Johnson Photography.
“Every dollar counts,” Shkyn said in a written statement. “Every hour matters as it could save our friends, brothers and dad’s lives.”
Click here for more information and to bid in the silent auction.
The development director at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Mike Morrison is currently in Romania in charge of a humanitarian medical team working with Ukrainian refugees. The team supporting local non-government organizations with mental health supports, and hygiene and shelter needs with Project HOPE.
The development director at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Mike Morrison is currently in Romania in charge of a humanitarian medical team working with Ukrainian refugees.
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“We are thrilled to see Mike go and use his skills to help those in need in Romania,” executive director Carmen Rempel said in a media release. “Our mission is to feed, shelter and help those in need; this work with refugees fleeing war is in alignment with our mission and values.
“It brings to light the global issues of the devastation of war and trauma, causing homelessness and poverty on a massive scale.”
To donate, volunteer or give an in-kind gift go to the Gospel Mission website here.
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