YukonU's entry into the Festival of Trees raises $1,800

YukonU's entry into the Festival of Tree, the "Ho Ho Ho Tree - Hands Out, Hats On, Hearts Open," was a wonderful success, raising $1,800 for the Yukon Hospital Foundation fundraiser to support the construction of a new Mental Wellness Wing at the Whitehorse General Hospital. The winning bid came from a group of generous physicians from Whitehorse General Hospital.

The physicians “totally got” the spirit of the tree, which symbolized community support and warmth, and they were thrilled to place the winning bid and donate the toques back to the community to ensure they reach those who need them most.

Here’s how the 145 toques from the tree will be shared:

100 toques will be donated to the Food Bank for distribution to communities in the new year, thanks to the support of Nicole Percival.

30 toques will be provided to the local Outreach Van.

15 toques will be sent back to Carcross, as the Food Bank does not deliver donations there.

A huge thank-you to everyone who made this initiative possible, including Mary Ann Ferguson who organized the whole effort, and to everyone who contributed to the creation of the tree and its success.

This project beautifully reflects the spirit of giving and community connection. Well done, everyone!