needs your vote.
The volunteer team at Â鶹Éç¹ú²úSearch and Rescue gives generously of their time to help hundreds of folks per year, and now they are hoping locals will return the favour.
Â鶹Éç¹ú²úSAR is a Top 5 finalist — the only Canadian team — for .
“We are thrilled to be named in the Top 5, but now we need help from our community and beyond,” said Raz Peel, president of Â鶹Éç¹ú²úSearch and Rescue, in a news release Friday.
The prize is awarded by popular vote.
The winning team will bring home a new customized Land Rover Defender in addition to an approximately $34,000 (US$25,000) donation and in-kind Pelican products valued at over $10,800 (US$8,000).
“This vehicle would be an amazing asset for our team when responding to tasks. We would love your help and support in getting the word out and getting as many votes as possible will help us bring this Defender home to Squamish,” added Peel.