Craftsman Collision鈥檚 matched-donation fundraiser for wildfire recovery was a success, resulting in more than $31,000 being sent to the Canadian Red Cross鈥檚 B.C. Wildfire Appeal campaign.

The Canadian company鈥檚 two-week campaign saw $15,833 raised in donations, which Craftsman is matching dollar for dollar to help those directly impacted by fires.

鈥淭hank you to all our staff at our Craftsman Collision locations in Kamloops, 琉璃神社 and Vernon for helping make this fundraiser such a success,鈥� said the company鈥檚 president Rick Hatswell.

Craftsman Collision鈥檚 partnership with the Canadian Red Cross is one of many charitable initiatives the company has taken this year, including a $50,000 donation to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, $15,000 sponsorship to the Salvation Army Hope in the City Breakfast, $10,000 sponsorship to the JDRF Rockin鈥� for Research Gala, $10,000 presenting sponsorship of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 50/50 raffle plus many other local charities from hockey teams to school auctions to food banks.

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michael.rodriguez@kelownacapnews.com
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