Nelson Italian-Canadian Society Donates to Assist KERPA
The Nelson Italian-Canadian Society is pleased to make a $1000 donation to KERPA
(Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association) to assist with their operating
costs.
KERPA is a registered charity that relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations
and community groups to fund their operations. Their goal is to help the most critically
ill and injured patients in the Kootenay Region and they send a volunteer Emergency
Response Physician to any immediate threat to life 911 calls. Numerous individuals in
the area have had their lives saved thanks to this volunteer run program.
The funds donated to KERPA are the result of many hours given by NICS volunteers who
gladly come out to participate in the fundraising efforts of the Society. Each year the
NICS prepares and sells a variety of Italian foods including Italian sausages, spaghetti
sauce and Pizzelle cookies. Funds are also raised through their annual Spring Banquet,
sausage sales at the Road Kings Car Show and the annual sale of wine grapes and juice.
The NICS and its volunteers are proud to raise money that goes towards supporting a
range of local charities and initiatives. They plan to continue their fundraising efforts in
the year ahead and extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported these
events.
Photo byline:
The Nelson Italian-Canadian Society recently provided KERPA with a donation of $1000. The
money was raised through NICS annual fundraising campaigns. Dr. Nic Sparrow (center) accepts
the donation from NICS Director Rocco Mastrobuono (left) and Past-president Paul Boscariol