Two groups raised just over $9,000 in total for the annual fundraising event for Prostate Cancer. Powell River firefighters had 22 members sign up and were led by Terry Peters, deputy chief, who kept them motivated.
In addition to help from family, friends, businesses, they held a hot dog sale, a fundraising dinner and auction at Coastal Cookery assisted by Townsite Brewing, sold a calendar and had a game night at Powell River Kings hockey.
Since 2011, firefighters have increased their annual goal and this year nearly tripled their total from 2013. Image 1 and The Rotary Club of Powell River combined to raise $3,500, more than $2,000 coming from six Rotary members. More came at a club meeting when the shave-off was held.
