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  • Daffodil Ball 2016 Canadian Cancer Society

    Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball – Celebrating their 20th anniversity, the Canadian Cancer Society’s glamorous Daffodil Ball was held at the spectacular Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. A VIP champagne reception, with live music by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, kicked off the night. Then there was the formal dinner, digital silent auction, the legendary cake live auction and dancing into the night. Raising an amazing $1.3 million, this gala continues to impress as it helps advocate in the fight for life. Congrats to everyone involved.

  • Vancouver Upcoming Gala Events for 2013

    Happy New Year everyone! And just as you’re finishing putting away the holiday decorations, it’s time to take out your date books and pencil in some spectacular events for the upcoming year. There’s never a shortage of things to do all across the North Shore and charity events are always on the list. The summer months are bursting with community fun and festivals but you’ll want to book off lots of time during May, June, October and November as these are always when the big glamorous galas are held. Check out some of these dates below and be sure to check back with me throughout the year to keep you posted. Best wishes to all.

    Gala events 2013

    01 – Kay Meek Centre board member Paul Tutsch, left, West Vancouver councillor Mary Ann Booth and volunteer Barney Ellis were among the many guests at last year’s annual Kay Meek Gala event. This year you’ll want to keep May 31, 2013 clear as they celebrate again with special guest star Holly Cole.

    02 – October is a big gala month and they don’t come any bigger than the Gift of Time Gala for Canucks Place Children’s Hospice. Last year lots of North Shore faces were in attendance as Global TV anchor Chris Gailus and radio star Tara Maguire played co-host.

    03 – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation gala chair Mary Jane Devine shows us that the Rockin’ for Research Gala is always hot stuff by posing with members of the fire department as they were auctioned off as part of a fabulous dinner and dine package during last year’s live auction. Mark Nov 2, 2013 on your calendar for this one.

    04 – Wine, women and . . well more wine. Whistler’s annual Cornucopia may be considered one of the wildest weekends on the mountain with so many dinners, dances, tastings and parties to attend that come November 2013, they are planning on holding it for a whole week. Hold onto your hats for details.

    05 – Formerly known as the Diamond Ball, the 17th Annual Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball will be held on April 27 this year. Black and yellow are all the rage at this event as North Shore golden gals Bryanna Baker, left, Elizabeth Dyer and Carey Macbeth can tell you.

    06 – Put up your dukes on April 5, 2013 as Hollyburn Country Club prepares to once again host the A4K – Athletics for Kids extravaganza. It’s a Vegas theme all the way as board members Craig Knapton, left, and Dave Babych get ready for their eleventh year.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 28, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 3, 2013

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  • Rick Mercer at Canadian Cancer Daffodil Ball, Capilano University Awards, Cliffwalk and Adera Seven35 Condos

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    Spring is always the busy season for events, so what better way to catch up than to take a look back at a few highlights. The 15th Annual Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball, held at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel, attracted many North Shore guests to a wonderfully glamorous evening with TV funny man Rick Mercer. Next, Capilano University honoured some of their own at their elegant Awards of Excellence night at the Vancouver Club. Meanwhile, it was time for hot dogs and even hotter digs at a barbecue lunch/launch of Adera’s new Seven35 condo development in North Vancouver. And last week, Capilano Suspension bridge peeps invited everyone to take a walk on the wild side with the opening night party of their newest attraction – Cliffwalk – which gives visitors a whole new way to step out on the town.

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    01 – Socializing in the VIP room before the start of the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball is North Vancouverite and CTV anchorman Mike Killeen, left, wife Jill and gala MC/TV personality Rick Mercer.

    02 – It is champagne, canapes and celebs in the VIP room at the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball for guests Alexis Palkowski, left, and Carmen Ruiz y Laza as they enjoy a private meet and greet with MC/TV personality Rick Mercer.

    03 – Jazzing things up at the Capilano University Awards of Excellence night are honorary degree recipient Dee Daniels, left, with Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Cory Weeds, of Jazz Cellar fame, and spouse Alana Stone.

    04 – Capilano University’s Dr. Kris Bulcroft, President & Vice Chancellor,left, hands the Award for Excellence in Empowering Learning to recipient Doug Abercrombie.

    05 – A first class private tour of the new North Vancouver Seven35 development from Adera marketing and sales vice president Eric Andreasen shows why these new homes are outdoor living at its finest.

    06 – Dunn PR pro Rachel Thexton, left, and Germaine Chang of Adera properties take their pampered pooches for a bite of barbecue and a stroll around the new homes up for sale at North Vancouver’s Seven35 development.

    07 – Living on the edge, the gang at North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge gets together to celebrate the opening of their new Cliffwalk exhibit. From left: Dave Edgar (Rope Specialist), Stacy Chala (Communications Manager, Capilano Suspension Bridge), Kent LaRose (Lead Design Engineer), Nancy Stibbard (Owner & CEO), Nicole Kopchia (HR Manager), Kara Butler (Assistant Operations Manager).

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    By Catherine Barr – June 6, 2011

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on June 9, 2011