Tag: Jeff McCord

  • Family Services Christmas on the North Shore

    North Shore Family Services is known for its outreach and for the many programs it runs to help families all across our community. They also provide especially important services over the holidays, including the North Shore Christmas Bureau campaign which helps ensure that no child goes without during this special season. Last week, the Fuller family graciously donated use of the Beach House restaurant in West Vancouver to hold an important fund raising evening. Guests paid a suggested $500 donation to attend and all of the funds raised go to support the Christmas Bureau program. Big thanks to committee members Karen Bruk, Charlene Dalton, Marie Genest, Susan Green, Coryn Hemsley, Carlota Lee, Susan MacDonald, Janice O’Sullivan, Cindy Pasco, Monica Soprovich, Lisa Stout, Coleen Weir and Christy Young.

    Christmas on the North Shore family services

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    01 – Organizers Monica Soprovich, left, and Janis O’Sullivan cuddle up to Beach House manager Mike Mitchell.

    02 – Christie Lee attends the event with mom Carlota Lee, who is also part of the organizing committee.

    03 – Looking festive for the fundraiser are Kirsten Morrison, left, Kelly Fuller and Christy Young.

    04 – BlueShore Financial president and CEO Chris Catliff and wife Kym are among the VIPs and supporters in attendance.

    05 – Family Services’ own Cynthia Orr, left, and Julia Staub French are very pleased with the generous turnout for the big Christmas event.

    06 – Cheers to Kim and Jeff McCord who are well-known for their philanthropy and generosity to so many charities.

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    By Catherine Barr – Nov 28, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 5, 2013

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  • Chat to the Future Uganda Gala in West Vancouver

    They say the world is a small place and that we are all connected in one way or another. Never before was that more true than last weekend as West Vancouver’s Richard and Heidi Coglon opened their home, and their hearts, to host an especially touching gala event in support of Ugandan orphans and the new “CHAT House” concept of giving. CHAT to the Future (which stands for Care and Hope through Adoption and Technology), connects sponsors and kids like nothing before it. Using Skype and email, sponsors actually get to know their sponsor child personally and see firsthand the impact they are making on their lives. This night, a special live Skype session allowed guests to be entertained live from Kasangati, Uganda as all of the CHAT House kids sang special holiday songs and danced for the crowd via the internet. Guests like Canucks’ Paolo and Clara Aquilini and La Stella Vineyard owners Saeedeh and Sean Salem were also instrumental in organizing the event and donating to the night which raised over $50,000+.

     

    Uganda Chat House Gala for Kids
    Uganda Chat House Gala for Kids in West Vancouver.

     

    Hosts Richard and Heidi Coglon welcome Chat to the Future executive director Adam McKim, centre.

    Among the VIPs and friends in attendance are Jeff and Kim McCord.

    Cheers to three of West Vancouver’s most beautiful and talented ladies. From left: Janelle Washington, Cindy Beedie and Sharlene Ludwig.

    CTV News Anchor Mike Killeen and wife Jill make the trip from North Vancouver.

    West Vancouver businessman Doug Mason, left, joins host Richard Coglon.

    Helping support the kids in Uganda are event sponsors Saeedeh Salem, left, and Clara Aquilini.

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    By Catherine Barr

    November 16, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on Nov 21, 2013