Angels bring gifts of love. Unseen and unheard, they make their presence known in other ways. Highway to Healing Support Society today met their angel donor.

“Because my business has thrived this season, even during this pandemic, I saw an opportunity to pay it forward to those in my area who may be struggling” says Bill Eggert, owner of Fairview Cellars.

The $10,000 in funding brings this donor’s total donation to $60,000  in four years. The gift goes directly to Highway to Healing Support Society (H2H) located here in the South Okanagan. Their mission is simple: To assist families from Osoyoos, Oliver and OK Falls who must travel to obtain medical care for their child. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, H2H has not been able to execute its usual fundraising efforts.

The donation is one of several made over the past years by Eggert to Highway to Healing. “We are calling Bill our angel donor,” said Tracy MacFadden, President of Highway to Healing. “We know Bill has always supported his community, but to benefit to this degree is astounding.”  She adds “This funding has allowed H2H to support families by taking away some of their financial worries during their time of crisis.”

About Fairview cellars: Fairview cellars is the culmination of a lifelong quest by Bill Eggert to own and operate his own winery. Located at the North end of the Golden Mile bench, this boutique winery is known for producing some of the Okanagan’s best big, bold red wines.

www.fairviewcellars.ca | Instagram & Facebook: @fairviewcellars

Fairview Cellars  |  989 Cellar Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T5  | 

OLIVER, BC, CANADA – July 26, 2020 – In less than three days the wine is SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased a case and supported our cause. From the entire Board of Directors of Highway to Healing, a giant THANK YOU to Betty and Chris Jentsch for their tremendous generosity and giving back to the community.

OLIVER, BC, CANADA – July, 24, 2020 – Today C.C. Jentsch Cellars is launching a new wine promotion that has a very positive twist. Yes, it is a great deal. Yes, it is great wine. Yes! 100% of the proceeds will be going to charity.

The chosen charity this promotion will be supporting is the Highway to Healing Support Society (H2H) located here in the South Okanagan. Their mission is simple: To compassionately assist families in our communities of Osoyoos, Oliver and Okanagan Falls, who have a child requiring medical care that is not locally available.

Because of COVID-19, H2H has not been able to execute its usual fundraising efforts. “My wife, Betty and I were trying to think of a way that we could help H2H raise money for their very worthwhile cause,” Said Chris Jentsch, owner of C.C. Jentsch Cellars. “We have allocated 100 cases of our Double Gold Winning 2016 Viognier and are selling it for an unbeatable price.”

The sale is $200 + taxes per case of 12. “It is the perfect blend of great tasting wine combined with a worthwhile cause,” said Tony Munday, Vice President of Highway to Healing. “We were ecstatic when Chris and Betty approached us with the idea. We are so thankful to them for their support.”

You can order this special promotion through the online store at www.ccjentschcellars.com. You can also call the winery at 778-439-2391. Due to COVID-19, C.C. Jentsch Cellars is not doing tastings but they are open for curbside pick-up, Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.

About C.C. Jentsch Cellars:

Chris and Betty Jentsch grew up in the Okanagan into fruit growing families. They now operate four vineyard sites from Summerland to Oliver as well as manage the day to day winery operation located in Oliver at the Testalinden Creek site. www.ccjentschcellars.com | Instagram: @CCjentschcellars | Facebook: @C.C.JentschCellars | Twitter: @CCJentschCellar

About Highway to Healing Support Society:

H2H’s purpose is to supplement community assistance and be prepared to provide support when travel for medical treatment is required. The Society is also a comprehensive source of information about other organizations that are ready and willing to assist. H2H has provided over $50,000 of financial assistance to 25 families on over 70 occasions since our formation. The service area for H2H is Osoyoos, Oliver and Okanagan Falls. www.highwaytohealing.org | Instagram: @HighwaytoHealingSociety | Facebook: @Highway2Healing | Twitter: @CCJentschCellar

You can now register and claim your spot for our golf scramble fundraiser at Fairview Mountain Golf Club on Saturday July 6! There is a form on the homepage and on the event page.

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Women of Oliver for Women (WOW) have once again donated $500 on behalf of their Swinging Skirts golf tournament fundraising event, which will be held at Nk’Mip Desert Canyon Golf Course on Friday, September 7, 2018. Thank you for the continued support, ladies!

If you want to support WOW by participating in this fundraiser, book your spot now by calling: 1-800-656-5755 or 250-498-2880! There will be lots of fun and prizes to be had.

Kevin from Kevin’s No Frills in Oliver called us, and they are doing a two-week in-store campaign (starting today, July 27) called “Give a little, Help a lot.” Each customer checking out is asked if they want to donate to us, usually a toonie – and at the end of two weeks, the cumulative donation is passed on to us.

It’s that simple! Please think of us and the families we provide assistance to while you shop for your groceries.

On July 14, 2018, Fairview Mountain Golf Club hosted a golf scramble fundraiser for Highway to Healing Support Society. 21 Teams of 5 people each played a mixed scramble as well as a chipping and putting contest. 30 additional people joined us for dinner and a silent and live auction. 45 items were bid on during the silent auction and 12 more were available for the live auction.

This was the first time H2H has put together this fundraiser, and the volunteers, directors, and participants all agree it was a successful event.

We had an incredible amount of support from the community, and a significant amount of money was raised to aid families from the South Okanagan in their times of need.

THANK YOU!

Thanks to everyone’s great support, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! If you want to inquire about paying or if there is any remaining space, please contact highwaytohealing@live.ca or contact an H2H Director.