Local company spearheads drive to raise funds for BCSARA
By Nelson Daily Staff
The owners of Endless Adventure in Crescent Valley are spearheading a drive to help raise funds for the Kootenay chapter of the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA).
Andrea and Chris Ryman believe they can alleviate pressure on these volunteers who give time to provide their extremely important service to everyone who enjoys active recreation.
“We have enjoyed an amazing 10 years in the valley providing fun and recreation for tourists and locals,” Ryman said of Endless Adventure 10-year anniversary.
“That is why instead of having a party we decided to help with an organization that provides a necessary service to our region, BCSARA is comprised of volunteers that need our help.”
Ryman said BCSARA does receive some funding from the government.
However, dedicated SAR volunteers are continually using their personal funds to buy necessary equipment and participate in local training.
Ryman said for a group of people so dedicated to helping it is not fair to expect them to also pull money out of their own pocket to help save lives and provide services to the RCMP, BC Ambulance Services and the Coroner’s Office.
To help raise awareness and funds, Endless Adventure is hosting an online Photo Contest and an Endless Fundraising Campaign.
The Photo Contestis created to help raise recreation safety awareness. People are encouraged to take a photo of them and/or their family being safe while recreating, submit it to the Endless Adventure Facebook page and you are entered to win one of four amazing Kootenay Prizes.
Endless Fundraising has three opportunities to raise money for the West Kootenay Regional SAREX 2016 weekend, hosted by Castlegar Society for Search and Rescue August 20.
- First is a silent auction for the Ultimate SUP Package.
- Second is a Search and Rescue Prize Grab by donation. Over $1600 dollars in prizes to be rescued.
- Third is in celebration with Endless Adventure 10 years in business. They will donate $10 for every $100 you spend. This includes all products in their Crescent Valley Store and, of course, rafting services on the Slocan River.
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