Denise Darrell, executive director of South Fraser Women’s Services Society, was thrilled to learn her organization is the winner of the Solarus Sauna giveaway, part of the grand opening celebration of Ultimate Products for Life in White Rock last weekend.Darrell said staff at SFWSS have been asking to have a far infrared sauna on site for clients, but they didn’t see how they could raise the $5,000 it would cost.
"We have women from all walks of life who’d never have an opportunity like this," said Darrell. "It’s the missing piece."
SFWSS has about 26,000 contacts a year, and 13,000 physical visits by women in crisis who are fleeing abusive situations or otherwise trying to rebuild their lives.
"We look at the work we do as creating healthy women - mind, body and spirit," said Darrell, adding that having a FIR sauna that promotes health will go a long way to healing trauma.
"What’s really cool is having business working with non-profit. I think that’s an ideal model."
Challamar Rayne, owner of Ultimate Products for Life, said she wants her business to continue to give back with public talks that will raise donations for charities via the White Rock/South Surrey Community Foundation.
"I’m hoping this will be a model so other businesses will sense the need," said Rayne.
"In giving, one receives. You engender such good feeling."
The two-person sauna will be delivered some time in June.
Source: www2.canada.com

