Kelowna businesses team up to help Indigenous families this Christmas

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A Kelowna medical aesthetics company and a fitness provider are teaming up for a worthy cause this Christmas.

Kelowna Medical Aesthetics and SpinCo have joined forces on a fundraiser involving over 40 local businesses to raise funds to help support four Indigenous families that have been affected by Residential Schools in the past. "We will be giving each family a wholesome Christmas of presents, food, and tree," states a press release.

Owner Suzette Sandrin says her company has partnered with fellow local business Michelle August owner of SpinCo and together they have created a fundraiser with over 40 local businesses participating to support the cause.

If you want to help support the cause, Okanagan residents can purchase a $25 ticket, for a chance to win
one of a large number of prizes, so far, over $10,000 of prizes have been donated. SpinCo are giving a 3 month unlimited pass worth $550 and their floor model Podium $1,999, and of course, treatments from Kelowna Medical Aesthetics.

Participating businesses and organizations include Kelowna Rockets, Cedar Creek Winery, Kelowna Home Care Solutions, Okanagan Lifestyle, Cactus Club, Krafty Kitchen,1000 Palms, Funky Petals Flowers, Sandrine French Pastry, Slate Salon,Indigenous World Winery, click here for more information.

"With so many families in need this Christmas, it’s heartwarming to see the business community come together here in the Okanagan to raise these funds. Grab your ticket to support this worthy fundraiser, and follow Kelowna Medical Aesthetics & SpinCo on Instagram," says Sandrin.

Ticket sales end Nov 30th and all winners will be contacted privately on Dec. 1.