HyLife puts the fun in fundraising

Yellowhead Centre receives $35,000 as part of Fun Day festivities

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa is the latest benefactor of HyLife’s generosity, having recently received a donation of $35,000. A cheque was presented to the volunteer operated community facility at the Neepawa Titans’ home opener on Saturday, Sept. 20.

The money donated was raised through HyLife’s Fun Days, an annual event staged as a thank you of sorts to the company’s employees and their families.

A donation to local organization or charity has been a part of these festivities nearly two decades. In total, more than $1.7 million has been raised for local charities and organizations in Neepawa, Steinbach, Killarney and La Broquerie.

A few of the previous local recipients of HyLife’s support have included Habitat for Humanity, ArtsForward and Budz’n Bloom Daycare Centre.

Our culture to give back

HyLife Vice President of Domestic and International Sales Trevor Lizotte presented the cheque to the Yellowhead, just before the ceremonial puck drop. After the ceremony concluded, Lizotte spoke with the Banner

“It’s so important to us, and it’s part of our culture to give back to our communities,” said Lizotte. “Every year, different charities and organizations in the community we serve, benefit from the donations. It’s tremendous, and we’re proud to be able to do something like this every year.”

Thankful for the support

As for what this additional cash will be going towards, Yellowhead Director of Operations Crystal Rannie explained that it’s for a new HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system for the Yellowhead Hall. Installation, by Neepawa Plumbing & Heating, has already begun, and the new unit should be fully operational soon.

“We were able to source a brand new, up-to-date heating unit, and this Fun Days donation will be a big help in the cost, and now we don’t have to worry about events being cancelled in the winter,” said Rannie.

Rannie thanked HyLife, as well as the community at large, for helping to raise funds for this important project. The other projects that received support this year from HyLife Fun Days included the Killarney Basketball Court Enhancement Project, as well as the Steinbach Community Outreach Program.