Molycop Canada has donated to Kamloops Search and Rescue, supporting their volunteer‑led emergency work and upcoming new facility. Long‑time employee Cassidy Simpson has volunteered with KSAR for nearly 30 years.
Key Facts
- Molycop Canada recently made a donation to Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR).
- KSAR is a volunteer-led emergency response organisation serving a large region of British Columbia.
- Molycop employee Cassidy Simpson has volunteered with KSAR for nearly 30 years.
- KSAR is currently fundraising for a new operational home base to support future emergency response needs.
Supporting those who support the community
Molycop’s Kamloops team recently met with Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) to better understand their work and the important role they play across the region. During this engagement, Molycop made a donation to support their ongoing operations and future initiatives.KSAR provides essential search and rescue services across a large area of British Columbia, responding to wilderness emergencies, urban incidents, disaster situations and community safety initiatives. Their work is delivered primarily by trained volunteers who provide these services free of charge.
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A personal connection within the Molycop team
One of the strongest links between Molycop and KSAR is long-term employee Cassidy Simpson, who has volunteered with the organisation for almost three decades.Reflecting on that experience, Cassidy said:
Being part of Search and Rescue has been incredibly rewarding. It’s about helping people when they need it most, and it’s great to see our workplace supporting something that means so much to the community.
His involvement highlights the strong culture of community contribution among the Kamloops team.
Community commitment in action
Dustin Armstrong, HR Manager for Canada, emphasised the broader importance of supporting initiatives like KSAR:Community involvement is a core part of our culture in Canada. Supporting organisations like KSAR reflects our commitment to the communities where we live and work — and we’re proud of employees like Cassidy who lead by example.
This partnership reflects Molycop’s ongoing focus on supporting local organisations that contribute to community safety, wellbeing and resilience.
Looking ahead: Supporting a new home base
KSAR is currently working toward funding a new operational facility that will enhance response capability, training capacity and long-term sustainability. Increasing awareness of this initiative is one way organisations and community members can help ensure these essential services continue to grow.For more information or to support their efforts, visit: https://www.ksar.ca/
Community partnerships that matter
Strong communities underpin strong industries. Supporting organisations like Kamloops Search and Rescue reflects Molycop’s commitment to making a positive impact in the regions where we operate.We thank the KSAR team for their dedication and professionalism, and we acknowledge our Kamloops employees for continuing to champion initiatives that make a meaningful difference locally.
