Community Heroes Night raises $60,000 in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George RCMP and the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation say they raised a hefty sum of money during this year’s Community Heroes Night Mega 50/50 draw.

“In total, $60,000 was raised through the charitable donations of Prince George citizens,” Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said. “We’re simply amazed at the generosity of those who donated.”

The money will be split between three organizations – The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, Prince George RCMP, and the Prince George Firefighters Charitable Society.”

“Prince George RCMP will be partnering with The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation to help fund a piece of equipment that has been identified by the Foundation as a need here in Prince George,” Superintendent Darin Rappel of the Prince George RCMP said.