Operation Red Nose is off and running in Richmond and Delta.
The free service, which provides a safe ride home after holiday partying, begins another season this weekend.
During 2015, the local chapter of the national program saw 392 volunteers provide 592 rides over nine nights, clocking more than 20,000 kilometres.
Delta Gymnastics kicked off the 15th annual campaign with an event in Ladner last Friday, recognizing sponsors and community supporters, including the Corporation of Delta, Delta Police, ICBC and the provincial government.
“I think we all know what Delta Gymnastics brings to this community and the fact that Delta Gymnastics uses Operation Red Nose not only as a fundraiser, but as a service to this community is fabulous,” said Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. “It is a wonderful thing to volunteer, so get involved.”
Delta Police Insp. Varun Naidu said the department loves being a partner.
“We are kicking off our CounterAttack programs, as well, so for every weekend moving forward for the next couple of months you will see us out there. Let’s rally the troops and get our volunteers in place,” he said.
Volunteer teams will be available to drive people and their vehicles safely home from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Nov. 25 and 26 and Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 31. Call 604-943-0460 to request a ride.
Volunteers are still needed for this year’s campaign. For more information, contact Delta Gymnastics at 604-943-0460 or email [email protected].
The program is offered in a number of communities throughout the province. A sports organization, club or group is typically the operator of the program and uses the campaign as a fundraiser.
