There is a fundraiser tonight for Comox Valley Search and Rescue.

It’s been organized by Thierry Vrain - who got stranded while on a hike last month.

A team from Comox Valley Search and Rescue came to his aid, after he spent the night in the woods. He suffered some injuries during his ordeal but is doing better - and Vrain says he wants to pay it forward.

Comox Valley SAR is currently fundraising for a new home for the crew - needing $1.5-million for the project. They’ve raised about $600 thousand so far.

The event - with entertainment and lots of fun, fundraising activities - goes tonight at the Innisfree Botanic Gardens starting at 5pm.

It will include a 90-minute talk and demonstration by Search and Rescue to learn how to avoid a similar painful and life-threatening experience.

For tickets and more information, visit EventBrite.