Prince George, B.C.- One week after the devastating double fatal fire at Lakeland Mills, the donations to the Prince George Community Foundation’s Lakeland Fire Assistance fund  have topped the $50 thousand dollar mark.

Community Foundation Executive Director Judy Neisser says there are more donations on the way “Donations continue to pour in from the community and across Canada. We have been advised of some very substantial donations that are yet to be received. In addition we have received numerous calls of support from individuals, organizations and businesses wanting to support the cause.” 

Some of the support efforts include: 

·        Save On Foods; has a coordinated effort from their 4 locations in Prince George to sponsor a

·        Run Up money drive now through to May 19th. 

·        J.J. Springer has promoted to their customers the ability to turn in their points for cash that will go towards the fund. 

·        Homesteader Meats has donation envelopes and a drop off location for donations. 

·        Manjeet Parmar has coordinated donations through CN employees and members of the Sikh community.

·        Blackburn Community Hall is organizing a Benefit for the Fund 

·        Original Joes is coordinating a donation as part of their proceeds from their grand opening for the Fund.

·        The Railway and Forestry museum is coordinating a fund raiser. 

·        Two supporting individuals have ordered 10,000 Wrist Bands with “We remember Lakeland Mills” that will sell for $2 each with proceeds going to the fund. Locations for the sale of these will be available shortly.

The Prince George Community Foundation was designated as a central agency to accept donations on behalf of the Lakeland Mill’s Employees and their families.  Anyone wishing to donate can do so through the foundation’s website at www.pgcf.ca by clicking the red "Donate Now" button and designating it to go to the Lakeland Fire Assistance Fund or by cheque made payable to The Prince George Community Foundation and mailed to PO Box 1204 Station A, Prince George, BC V2L 4V3 or by calling (250) 562-7772.