Representing Family Services were foundation exective director Sue Bauman (from left), executive director Doug Sabourin and president Ruth Campling.

Sporting a chic new hairdo was Janella Griffiths, newly wed wife of Arthur Griffiths.

Always a man of style. Fashion designer Feizal Virani sat next to fellow supporter Susan Evans, who looked fab in black feathers.

Architect of more than just buildings, philanthropist Russell Hollingsworth accompanied "Healthy Hound" store owner Helen Akerly.

Preparing hampers for more than 900 families is just one of the responsibilities of the Christmas Bureau's Diana Cowden.

Margaret Maclaren, who wore a spectacular diamond neckland, and Greg Aasen, of PMC Sierra fame, were among the prestigious guests.

Bob Deering and Eileen Finnigan shared some laughs with their guests at the table.

Doru Cornescu (centre) and his staff, namely sous chef Patrick Beckstead (left) and chef Don Guthro, were only too happy to donate the entire evening to a good cause.

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Moustache Cafe manager Nicholas Sabanis looked like a runway model in his black and white, one-of-a-kind, Dolce and Gabbana designer shirt.

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Herb and Nicole Wertheim (left and centre back), joined West Van's Charlene and Harald Ludwig (centre front and right) for an evening of fun.

Helping organize the whole event were Kerstin Loesch (from left), Desha Sekon and Julie Steiner.