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Loonies for Loggers BBQ raises thousands for forestry families

A fundraiser BBQ held at Brandt Tractor in Campbell River far surpassed its fundraising goal.

Just under $11,900 was raised after hundreds of donations poured in yesterday, all in support of those impacted by the forestry strike.

Tamara Meggitt, a founding member of the Loonies for Loggers group, says the BBQ was a huge success.

“It’s mind-blowing when I think about it,” says Meggitt. “The fact that we had businesses that rely on forestry dollars, union members, strike captains, striking workers, and contractors. We had such a mix of people in one room supporting forestry families. It was pretty heartwarming and pretty touching to see everybody in one room together.”

Meggitt adds the process of organizing and getting the word out about the BBQ began after she was approached by the team at Brandt Tractor.

“They were thinking of ways to help and really wanted to support the community. They’re definitely community-minded people.”

Loonies for Loggers handled the fundraising aspect, while Brandt Tractor supplied and prepared the hotdogs and hamburgers in its shop on 14th Ave.

The BBQ was a rain or shine event, and luckily for organizers and those in attendance, the rain held off.

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