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The 8th annual ‘Rock for Care’ fundraiser in Vernon raised thousands for Women’s and Children’s Health Services at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
The event held in April at The Longhorn Pub raised $5,040.
“We would like to thank all our patrons and sponsors for their support of Rock for Care,” said The Longhorn Pub proprietor, Aftaab Dhillon. “Our vendors generously provided auction items that helped make the event a great success.”
“Molson Breweries, Sleeman Breweries, The Rise Golf Course, Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club and Vernon Golf and Country Club were some of the many vendors who took part in the auction.”
The event featured local bands donating their time and talents in a 12-hour non-stop entertainment from noon to midnight. Twelve B.C. bands took the stage.
“We are so grateful to the owners, employees, sponsors, and patrons of The Longhorn Pub for eight years of celebrating and supporting healthcare through the 12 hour Rock for Care,” said Lisa Westermark, VJH Foundation executive director. “It is through the generosity and caring of community leaders like The Longhorn Pub that we have excellent healthcare in Vernon.”
“I also wish to thank the musicians who have given so generously of their time for without them this wouldn’t happen. A lot of work goes into this event, and many benefits to health care are the result.”
Funds are raised from admission to the event and through proceeds from auction items donated by local businesses.
Since 2009, ‘Rock for Care’ has raised $36,839.17 towards medical equipment for the hospital.
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