Government liquor store customers have raised $1,199 for dry grad celebrations on the islands, according to the BC Liquor Distribution Branch.
Province-wide, the dry grad campaign raised a record total of $478,000. During the month of March, customers were encouraged to donate one dollar to support dry grad celebrations in their communities. All donations are given to the local school district in which the store in located, to be distributed to high schools planning alcohol-free graduations.