How to help

Every dollar goes directly to keeping Heaven Can Wait on the water.

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Sponsor a tier

Heaven Can Wait donations are offered in 5 tiers. Choose a recognition level that aligns with your individual or organisation’s values on community care, safety and lake accessibility.

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Make your donation

Make a donation to complete the sponsorship process. Your contribution goes directly towards keeping our society afloat through operations, maintenance, training and more.

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Continue the support

If our mission resonates with you, consider supporting the society annually and help keep Heaven Can Wait available to our Okanagan and surrounding communities

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Become a sponsor

Annual sponsorship opportunities for businesses, community groups and individual supporters.

Fleet Admiral • $2,500+

Your logo prominently displayed on the Heaven Can Wait boat and featured as a Premier Partner on our website and marketing.

Admiral • $1000

Your logo on the Heaven Can Wait boat, plus a mention of your business as a Community Partner on our website.

Vice-Admiral • $500

Proudly listed as a Community Partner on our website.

Commander • $100

Recognition as a Community Partner on our website.

Skipper • $20

Your name on our Honour Roll, recognising you as a member.

Make a donation
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Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Fleet Admirals

Dave Connolly Family Trust, Vantage One Credit Union, Community Foundation North Okanagan, Canadian Legion, Ultradeck, City of Vernon, Foord Foundation

Admirals

Alpine Centre Book Warehouse, Heather Blaeser, Memory of John Young: Lynne Young, Nixon Wenger LLP

Vice-Admirals

Blue Heron Marina, Dr. Rex Hawthorne, Gerald & Annie Gustafson, Proglass Marine, Sunshine Graphics

Commanders

Lakeside Massage Therapy, Malcolm Albery & Shairole Henschel, Marnie Worbets, Vielke Family, Wendy Sandor

Skippers

Barry Eyres, Bill Crum, Blair Derry, Bob Rinaldi, Cheryl Smith, Chris Schenk, Claire Mitton, Colin Westerman, Craig Garratt, Daphne Reid, David Lind, Dean Sinclair, Diane Spencer, Duayne Little, Fran Breton, Frances Rickbeil, Gary Morgan, Gayle Carr, Gene Schneidmiller, Gord Choate, Jessica Aguilar, John Gleadle, John Rithaler, Judith Leon, Kathleen Elliman, Kathy Cleveland, Ken Rickbeil, Ken Smith, Kerry Dutchak, Klaus Guldberg, Lake Country Lodge & Manor residents, Len Leduc, Marty VanKeulen, Michael Clark, Michelle Sinclair, Mike Pearson, Mike Pierce, Pat Slocombe, Paul Darbyshire, Rick Brown, Rob Polloway, Robert Paquin, Rodatz Family, Roger Anton, Roy Adkins, Russell Karp, Scott Ferguson, Simon Johnston, Suzanne Scott, Terry Worbets, Tish Little, Victor Blanchette, Wayne Cocking

●‍ ‍Frequently asked questions

Ask us anything

If you have a query not covered in the FAQ, reach out using the contact form below.

  • Skipper and Commander status donations can be made easily on our website under Make a donation. Payments are preferably accepted through e-transfer. Larger Admiral status donations can also be made online, or if you prefer inquired through our info@oqls.org email and be promptly responded by our President.

  • Heaven Can Wait donations are offered in 5 tiers. Fleet Admiral is our most prominent status and level down from Admiral, Vice-Admiral, Commander, and finally to being an honoured Skipper. Regardless on the amount of the gracious donation, you will have a prestigious status with our society.

  • Heaven Can Wait have annual operations costs. Fuel, maintenance, insurance, storage and safety equipment are our largest capital needs. Safety is a priority for us and we provide our Captains with First Aid Certification which also adds to our expenses. Most importantly, your donations make if affordable for our seniors and persons with disabilities.

  • Tax deductions will be offered beginning with our Commander status with donations $100 and over.

  • Absolutely! We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteer Captains. Please express your interest and contact information to our Chief Captain at chiefcaptain@oqls.org. 

  • Heaven Can Wait operates during the summer months. Our cruises run from June to September, 5 days/week, 4 cruises/day. We’ll see you on the lake!

  • The Heaven Can Wait pontoon boat uses the Vernon Yacht Club as our cruise terminal. Our passengers embark at the marina entrance to our wheel-chair accessible boat ramp.

  • Safety is one of our core values and we ensure our passengers will experience a comforting and reliable cruise. All of our Captains have mandatory First Aid certification. Our Captains also go through comprehensive emergency training protocols. We are regulated by Transport Canada so we are prepared! In the 34 years we have operated we have never had an incident.

Get in touch

Please feel to reach out if you have an inquiry related to becoming a sponsor, arranging our services for your organization or volunteering with the society.

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