Avast mateys.

White Spot guests across B.C. and Alberta raised a record $116,090 for White Spot鈥檚 ninth consecutive Pirate Pak Day fundraiser Aug. 15.

For one special day each year both the young, and young-at-heart can purchase the iconic boat from Canada鈥檚 longest-running restaurant chain. Bounty raised this year will help send over 75 children and young adults to Zajac Ranch in Mission.

White Spot donated $2 from each Kids and Adult Pirate Pak sold to Zajac Ranch, a B.C. charity that gives campers with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities an unforgettable experience. Since the program鈥檚 inception, White Spot has raised a total of $780,776, providing hundreds of young mateys with a summer camp experience.

鈥淵ear after year, our staff and guests continue to amaze us,鈥� said White Spot president Warren Erhart. 鈥淥ur staff definitely embrace the spirit of the day, dressing in their best pirate regalia for a good cause. On behalf of everyone at White Spot, I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to all of our guests who came out to show their support.鈥�

鈥淲hite Spot continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment to improving the lives of children and young adults with special needs by supporting Zajac Ranch,鈥� said Mel Zajac, founder of Zajac Ranch for Children. 鈥淲e are so thankful to be partnered with White Spot for Pirate Pak Day; it鈥檚 the perfect way to celebrate childhood while supporting a worthy cause. On behalf of the entire Zajac Ranch team, I鈥檇 like to send a big, heart-felt thank-you to all the folks who stopped in at White Spot to enjoy this year鈥檚 Pirate Pak Day.鈥�

White Spot will be sending kids to Zajac Ranch for 鈥淲hite Spot Week鈥� from August 20 to 24, where campers can participate in a variety of activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, water sports and arts and crafts.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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