The 11th Annual Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division, Diamond Ball was held last Saturday at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Deemed as the society's signature fundraising event, this year's theme, "I Love the Nightlife" saw guests in both tuxedos and gowns as well as leisure suits and sequins. Disco dancing, mirror balls, live and silent auctions and entertainment highlighted the $350 per ticket evening which was looking to top last year's figures of over $500,000.
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"Stargate" series award-winning actor Amanda Tapping and husband Alan Kovacs chatted with guests at the Marquis Diamond Circle VIP Reception held just before the gala. Amanda was also the event's MC. |
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Shaheen Esmail, Amanda Tapping and Katty Chaichian. |
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Shaheen Esmail, Bill Hatswell and Katty Chaichian. |
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For the second year in a row, Diamond Ball co-chairs Shaheen Esmail (left) and Katty Chaichian organized a winner. |
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Gourmet Warehouse's famous foodie chef Caren McSherry (left) and Diamond Ball honourary chair and CTV news anchor Pamela Martin sold their gourmet dinner, featuring celeb chef Rob Feenie, for $5,500 at the live auction. |
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Caren McSherry (left), and honorary chairs Pamela Martin and husband John Haibeck. |
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Sharing champagne with the VIPs at the reception were North Shore Credit Union CEO Chris Catliff and his wife Kym. |
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Ian Tootil and Shaheen Esmail. |
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Matthew McEachnie. |
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Representing Telus sponsors at the reception were Joey Rudichuk (left) and Kenn Hamlin who chatted with Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division, CEO Barbara Kaminsky. |
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Craftsman Collision president and owner Bill Hatswell looked dapper next to wife Illiana who looked beautiful as the perfect disco diva. |
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Hot stuff - real West Vancouver firefighters were among the many auction prizes up for grabs. Ladies, start your bidding. |
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Amin and Sofia Somani. |
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CTV weather girl and soon-to-be mommy Tamara Taggart, seen here with newlywed husband Dave Geen, looked radiant in black. The new baby is expected in August. |
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