It was a feast for the eyes – and the heart. The inaugural Shine – No Stigma featured a fashion and dance extravaganza staged by hundreds of volunteers who rallied together to raise funds and awareness for mental health and addiction while addressing the stigma of mental illness. Held at the Commodore Ballroo all proceeds go to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Lion’s Gate Hospital, HOpe Centre.
Drag queens Shay Dior, left, Poison Apple and Vivi Milan volunteer their time to help raise funds
Designer Tracy Cole, left, with drag diva Carlotta Gurl
Speaker Dr. Allan Burgmann, of the Lions Gate HOpe Centre, and Niki Sauder
Event organizer Justin Voitic, left, with SHINE founder Dean Thullner
Variety BC’s Kristy Gill, left, and Danielle Sleiman
Speaker Jo-Anne MacDougall, manager of The HOpe Centre cafe at Lions Gate Hospital, left, with Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sandra Severs.
