On Oct. 22, Whistler Search and Rescue welcomed back 100 guests at Dusty’s in Creekside for our annual “Wine’d Up” fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner paired with exquisite wines from International Cellars and delicious food created by Araxi, Il Caminetto and Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
This year’s fundraiser was very important, as it served to help us equip and train our new cohort of 14 members in training. We are honoured to have added this talent to our team.
In addition, our search-and-rescue call- outs are increasing, and the need to be able to conduct searches after dusk has become increasingly important. Gear, such as night- vision helmets and goggles, allows us a higher degree of successful outcomes for both the subjects and our members.
The funds raised on this special evening allowed us to fully equip and train our 14 members and direct funds to the acquisition of a new set of night-vision goggles.
We raised $120,000—an astounding amount that has surpassed our expectations, and the highest result since we started this event 23 years ago.
Our success couldn’t have happened without the extraordinary sponsorship from the community and the wonderful donations from more than 80 businesses and personal contributions to our silent and live auctions.
A special thank you to our event volunteers, Sharon Tyrrell, Sue Stafford, Rosemary Cook, Georgina Titus, Corinne Cowden and WSAR members who made this evening an unforgettable experience for all.
