We’re Here For You Canada hosts its second annual Funny Fundraiser, featuring comedian headliner Marc Sauve
We’re Here For You Canada will turn to laughter for the second straight year to support its efforts to deliver comfort and compassion to women, children and youth experiencing the worst moments of their lives.
Project founder and CEO Sarah Sherman said the registered charity established three years ago will celebrate with its second annual comedy fundraiser in Fredericton.
“Join We’re Here For You Canada (WHFYC) in celebrating three impactful years of service to New Brunswick at our annual fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Fredericton Inn,” said Sherman. “This exciting event supports our mission of providing free comfort kits, toiletries, clothing, and resources to victims of violence, offering compassionate care through Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiners.”
Sherman explained the project’s goal is to help more survivors access the medical care they need without any obligation to report to police, ensuring they feel safe and supported with options for their healing journey.
The second annual Funny Fundraiser features comedian Sauve, a well-known comedian who has performed with such comedy legends as Tommy Chong, Joe Rogan and Mike MacDonald. Through the Funny Fundraiser program, Sauve has helped raise more than $1.5 million for charitable causes.
The show at the Fredericton Inn will include a live and silent auction, 50-50 ticket sales and a cash bar. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m.
Tickets at $30 each or a table of eight for $215 are available at werehereforyounb@gmail.com or on the website https://www.werehereforyou.ca/ or their Facebook page at (20+) Facebook.
Sherman and WHFYC secretary-treasurer Heather Neilson-Furrow encourage New Brunswickers to head to Fredericton on Nov. 30 to enjoy a fun night out while helping support victims of violence and sexual assault.
Sherman suggested the event provides an opportunity for an office Christmas party or a night out for friends and associates.
Working with Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiners (SANE), WHFYC provides comfort kits for assault victims at 12 New Brunswick hospitals and some medical clinics. The kits offer toiletries, undergarments, clothing, personal care items, gift cards for fuel, meals and food, and other items not readily available to victims.
Sherman launched WHFYC in her home community near the Upper Valley Regional Hospital in Waterville in 2021, quickly expanding it to Fredericton, Saint John and New Brunswick.
On Nov. 8, WHFYC will launch on Vancouver Island, starting with service to five hospitals.
Sherman explained that volunteers run WHFYC, allowing it to direct all donations directly to comfort kits and efforts to help victims of violence.
The project also offers free services, presentations, education and advocacy to the public. Sherman encourages groups and organizations to reach out to them for more information.
