Two British Columbians receiving addiction therapy treatment in Thailand will be able to each stay an additional month thanks to the successful poker fundraiser held at the Aldergrove legion. 

The Nate D Foundation held its annual poker tournament on Nov. 16 to raise $8,000 鈥� enough funds to extend its clients' stay in the Thailand program.

Tiffany Daniel, founder of the organization, is thrilled and grateful for the community's support. 

"We are happy to say we are able to extend the stay for our two individuals there for another 30 days," she said. 

The Nate D Foundation is holding its annual poker tournament to raise funds to support residents in need of addiction treatment tonight, at the legion. Starts at 6pm, drop ins are welcome! Game goes until 11:30pm!

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The foundation is holding an online silent auction starting Dec. 1, to raise enough funds to send a 91原创 resident to Thailand for the same program. 

"Our goal is to sponsor the local individual in the early new year to attend. What a great way to start 2025 for a family!" Daniel exclaimed. 

She said they are still accepting donations for the auction, and anyone with items can contact her at natedfoundation@gmail.com. 

After her son, Nate, lost his life to the toxic drug supply, mom Daniel shifted her grief to keep his memory alive.

With the help of close friends, the  was quickly formed.

Since then, the foundation has sponsored 10 people to attend trauma therapy in Thailand and many others to attend counselling locally. 

Daniel explained that the program in Thailand goes beyond the typical 12-step program and gets to the root cause of a person's addiction. 

Nate had been gifted a bed in a trauma therapy treatment centre located in Thailand in 2019, and the life 鈥渞eturned to his eyes鈥� his mom recalled.

鈥淭he trauma therapy approach in Thailand helped Nate learn how to process memories and emotions that were triggers,鈥� she said.

But when lock downs and isolation-related restrictions were placed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nate relapsed and passed away on Jan. 28, 2021.

To support others who are in similar situations, the foundation hosts a slo-pitch baseball tournament, celebrity fundraisers, and poker tournaments throughout the year to fund its sponsorships and counselling support.

鈥淭hrough our fundraising, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can find the help they need to thrive and survive,鈥� Daniel commented.

鈥淲e believe that every life is worth fighting for."