During the Tumbler Ridge Strong BBQ & Silent Auction, a community-led fundraiser to help the people of Tumbler Ridge, residents and businesses in Chetwynd came together in an amazing show of support.
Some of the team members who worked together to make this event possible.
The event was held in North Wind Supplies, which brought together local groups, volunteers, and businesses to put on a community barbecue, a silent auction, and a donation drive. The event brought people together in the region, from families eating together to supporters bidding on auction items.
Businesses and people gave a lot of different things to the auction, like experiences, gift cards, and other valuable prizes. People in the community also helped raise a lot of money by buying BBQs and making direct donations.
The people in charge say the fundraiser was set up so that people from nearby communities could show their support and solidarity during a hard time. The event showed how quickly people and businesses in the area were willing to help their neighbors.
The organizers say that the total amount raised was $112,481.70, and all of it will go to helping families and community needs in Tumbler Ridge.
The event was held last February 28, 2026.
The large number of people who came and the large donations were a strong reminder of how closely connected the communities in the Peace Region are. A lot of volunteers, sponsors, and supporters gave their time, money, and other resources to make sure the event went well.
As the fundraising effort comes to an end, the people in charge say that the huge amount of support shows how strong the area is and how willing people are to work together when it matters most.
More Event Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=61576514747186...
Youtube Event Teaser: https://youtu.be/sUBWhEnb6Cs?si=a7TdWP0sFPrShcXd
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