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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The champagne was flowing this month for more than just the holidays. First up it was the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 23rd annual Crystal Ball. The gala evening, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, was a true black tie affair complete with martini reception, gala dinner, auction items and the popular Cartier raffle draw. Next, it was time to pop the corks on the Veuve Cliquot as local business owners Clara and Steve Agopian celebrated the opening of their newely renovated Lugaro Jewellers in Park Royal South.