05/22/2026
There are moments when compassion speaks louder than words — and sometimes, it arrives on four paws.
This week, our team was proud to meet Turner, who only recently arrived at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) of Kelowna as the Centre’s first service dog, and to witness the incredible impact she is already having for children attending the Centre.
For children navigating incredibly difficult circumstances, Turner brings a calming presence, quiet comfort, and a sense of safety during testimony, interviews, and challenging conversations. Her gentle companionship is helping children feel more supported, more at ease, and less alone during some of life’s hardest moments.
What makes Turner’s story even more meaningful is that this dream became possible through the generosity of the donors who attended the 2024 Once in a Blue Moon®️ Gala at O’Rourke Family Estate. Seeing this vision come to life — and witnessing the immediate impact Turner is already making — is profoundly moving.
We are incredibly proud to support the important work of the CYAC and grateful to every donor whose generosity helped make this extraordinary addition possible.
Welcome, Turner. Your impact is already immeasurable.
Hymers Private Wealth of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. | Witnessing the transformative impact of compassion at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre