Hollywood celebrities, sports stars and some of Vancouver’s most beautiful people were all putting the pedal to the metal last weekend as the Variety for Kids rally hit the streets of town. Headed up by honourary co-chairs Kyle & Janelle Washington, the two-day adventure saw each team/car raise $25,000+ each to support the kids. Then, …
Monthly Archives: May 2014
North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament
The sun was out and the greens were ready at Seymour Golf and Country Club last weekend as the 7th Annual North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament took place. Foursomes started swinging early to enjoy a day on the links with friends and guests all in support of the new Turning Point Recovery Society and their …
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Grand Finale Campaign Reception
It was a who’s who of Vancouver business leaders, movers and shakers last week at a special reception held by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation to celebrate the grand finale of their long-reaching $200-million campaign for a new hospital. At an elegant stand-up reception, invited guests, major donors and VIPs marked the end of the …
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UBC CampOUT Fundraising Event 2014
CampOut 2014, a UBC initiative supporting queer, trans and allied youth in B.C., is celebrating its fifth year. With a mission to “create an empowering camping experience by providing practical, social, spiritual, educational, health and leadership tools in an inspiring and welcoming space”, the program invites young people aged 14 – 21 from all over …
Glowbal Group’s New Trattoria Opening Night
West Vancouver’s Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub are well known for their Glowbal Restaurant Group. With names like Italian Kitchen, Black and Blue, Coast and more, this yummy enterprise has achieved great success in Vancouver over the last few years. Now it’s time to add another member to the family with the opening of …
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Samba Till Sunrise Gala for Kids
Spring is gala season! So what better way to celebrate than to raise money for your school. That was what the parents at West Vancouver’s Ecole Pauline Johnson did last week via their talented Parents’ Advisory Committee (PAC) with the Samba Till Sunrise fundraiser and art auction. Hollyburn Country Club was decked out in colours …
Athletics for Kids Boxing Gala
The Athletics for Kids (A4K) annual boxing gala was held last week at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club. Helping raise money for kids who cannot always afford to play sports, the association’s annual event is a glamorous affair complete with Las Vegas theme, sit-down dinner, auction items and live sanctioned boxing bouts. Famous sports names, …
Heart of Gold 2014 Pre-Gala Reception
The Heart of Gold Gala, held in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation – BC and Yukon chapter, will hold its 10th Anniversary fundraising event later next month. In preparation for the big night, a private VIP reception for donors, committee members and guests was held yesterday at the super chic downtown home of …
Art of A Woman Breast Cancer Gallery Show
The Art of a Woman, a special art unveiling dedicated to breast cancer, took place last week at the Bau Xi gallery on Granville. Sponsored by Diane’s Lingerie as part of their new rebranding campaign, the evening included a first time glimpse of very unique artwork created by a list of Vancouver’s most prominent women. …
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