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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 fundraising road, and the beginning of a new future for BC kids everywhere in need of medial care. The evening included speeches by foundation leaders, special presentations and a live sing-along to “Walking on Sunshine” with a very special group of young patients/performers. Now, it’s time to break ground and start building for the future.

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01 – Daughters Charlotte, left, and Julia pose with dad Donald Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Resources, who is the chair of the foundation’s capital campaign.

02 – Sherry Doman, left, and Tali’ah Aquilini at the reception.

03 – Philanthropy officer Nancy Stoiber, left, chats with Global TV’s Jill Krop who is also the evening’s MC.

04 – Current foundation chair David Podmore, left, and Canadian businessman Jim Pattison are both speakers this evening.

05 – Foundation CEO Teri Nicholas and past board chair Kevin Bent.

06 – Telling a heart-warming story of how BC Children’s Hopsital has helped their family, parents Sasa Drover and Stephen come out in support.

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By Catherine Barr – May 08, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

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May 22, 2014
Regency Lexus Luxury Gala Opening

Vancouver’s Ahamed family is well known for their generosity and philanthropy with many charity events in Vancouver. They are also well known for their Regency automobile empire which includes brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, Infiniti, Nissan and Lexus. Last week, at the opening of their new Regency Lexus flagship store on Burrard, the family welcomed dignitaries, celebs and VIP guests to share in the special event. Black tie butlers greeted guests as everyone was handed a special passport card to tour the new facilities. Among them, the new “butler” car service. There was also a Yamaha piano lounge and special ribbon cutting ceremony. The most touching moment of the night came when the family made a heartfelt donation to BC Children’s Hospital for $20,000. Congrats everyone!

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01 – Brothers Aleem and Izzam Ahamed cuddle up to mom Yasmin after giving out the $20,000 cheque to BC Children’s Hospital.

02 – Black tie butler service with a smile. Handsome actors Donald Heng, left, and Taylor St Pierre play the part perfectly.

03 – Lexus staff members Chris Tse and Susan Sydor help guests tour the new luxury Lexus facilities.

04 – He’s the most debonair and dashing rapper I’ve ever met. Prevail, (aka Kiley Hendriks) of Swollen Members fame, poses with the beautiful Keilani Jung.

05 – Larry Hutchinson, left, VP of Sales Lexus Canada, congratulates Regency owner Amir Ahamed on the new luxury Lexus location.

06 – The Ahamed family makes a generous donation to the BC Children’s Hospital to mark the opening of their new luxury Lexus dealership.

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By Catherine Barr – April 24, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

www.CatherineBarr.com | www.WestVancouver.com | www.NorthVancouver.com

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April 27, 2014
Top Chef North Shore Vancouver Competition

It was an extra delicious day this past Saturday at Park and Tilford’s Save-on-Foods store as the first ever Top Chef North Shore event took place. Billed as a friendly culinary competition and fundraiser, store shoppers got a chance to sample each of the amazing offerings from all six participating restaurants. In the end it was the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation who came out the biggest winners as all donations raised goes to support their efforts. Congratulation to all involved!

01 – Save-on-Foods managers Ryan Dennis, left, and Ryan Duncan help collect donations along with charity drive leader Rosalia Calla.

02 – Chef Matthew Formagin, left, teams up with Cafe for Contemporary Art owner Tyler Russell to show off their skills.

03 – The Little District’s chefs Dustyn Harvey, left, and Justin Cummings serve it up right for charity.

04 – Everything’s fishy – and yummy – at Fishworks with chef Shallaw Kadir, centre, and teammates Patrick Heywood, left, and Colin Rasmussen.

05 – Pretty plates are all part of the voting as Hurricane Grill chefs Ash Ranjbar, left, and Lino Marquez Vargas will tell you.

06 – They’re teaming up in all the best ways to make things extra delicious. Indian Fusion’s chef Abby Sharma gets a cuddle from his beautiful fiancee and helper Nisha Arora.

07 – Grouse Mountain’s Dino Gazzola, left, and Spencer Watts tempt tasters with their smoked salmon creation.

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By Catherine Barr – Sep 14, 2013

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Sep 19, 2013

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September 16, 2013
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Crystal Ball

It’s one of Vancouver’s best black tie affairs, and one of this province’s best causes. The 26th annual Crystal Ball was held this month in support of the Campaign for BC Children and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Over $1.1 million was raised as prominent North Shore supporters made their way to the ballroom to join over 400 invited guests at the Four Seasons Hotel for a night of glitz and glamour. This brings the total to $155 million of the close to $200 million needed to fund a new hospital.

01 – Teri Nicholas, president and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, attends the event with husband Lee. “The Crystal Ball is always a great party, but it’s the impact that the event has had on the quality of care our children receive that is really worth celebrating,” she says.

02 – Known for their overwhelming support and philanthropy, West Vancouver’s Lily and Robert Lee are well known in these generous circles.

03 – West Vancouver girls out to support a good cause. From left: Andrea Armstrong, Chantelle Hopson and MJ Thompson.

04 – Looking glamorous in a beautiful black evening gown, Sophia Alibhai joins her husband Shamir for the cocktail reception and dinner.

05 – Global TV news man Aaron McArthur and wife Elaine Yong, who are happy to be this year’s MCs, are also very thankful to BC Children’s Hospital as their daughter Addison received a heart transplant there last year.

06 – BC Children’s Hospital Foundation board chair / Pacific Newspaper Group president and publisher Kevin Bent and wife Connie Spear are not just supporters, they are also the parents of young twins and know how important it is to be here this evening.

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By Catherine Barr – Nov 29, 2012

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 20, 2012

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December 17, 2012