A young girl from New Zealand is the proud new owner of a pricey diamond ring after winning the grand prize of an annual Comox Valley charity fundraiser.
Every year, the You Are Not Alone charity in the Comox Valley launches holiday fundraisers to raise money for local children and families who need to travel for medical care.
"There may have been a couple at the table who had been dating for quite some time and there were jokes about who should win the ring," said Barnie.This year, Yana had 5,000 Christmas crackers up for sale for $5 each at local businesses. Forty-nine of those crackers included prizes that are valued at more than $1,000, including the diamond ring grand prize.
This year, however, YANA was particularly happy to see Ivy take home the grand prize, noting that the 10-year-old was thrilled. YANA now raises funds to help with travel and accommodations for families to stay together when children are sick and need care outside the community.
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