You could win a diamond ring, a dinner with Port Moody firefighters or a trip to a WestJet destination next month — and support a local charity.
On Nov. 16, Crossroads Hospice Society celebrates its 30th Treasures of Christmas at The Show Theatre at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam with an "All That Glitters" theme.
Early-bird ticket sales end this week.
Hammond Jewellers in Maple Ridge is donating the 1.2-carat bling for the raffle, while the society will also raise funds through a live auction for a meal by a local chef served by Port Moody Fire and Rescue (the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society is the gala presenting sponsor).
There will also be a silent auction at the event; the top prize is two tickets anywhere WestJet flies plus a Samsonite luggage set.
As well, guests will be served a buffet dinner and see entertainment from Bonnie Kilroe, who is known to pay tribute to many characters in her act, including Cher, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Madonna and Bette Midler.
Veronica Brown, Crossroads’ director of philanthropy, told the Tri-City News that attendees “should wear their sparkly evening wear” to match the gala theme.
The society, which serves the Tri-Cities and New Westminster, hopes to bring in more than $100,000 for the hospice operations and grief support services, said executive director Jackie Gorton.
“This gala is our most significant fundraising event of the year and it plays a crucial role in funding the compassionate end-of-life care and free grief support programs we offer to the Tri-Cities community,” Brown said.
“We rely on the generous support of our community to ensure these vital services continue. We cannot do it without your help.”
For tickets to Crossroads Hospice’s Treasures of Christmas on Saturday, Nov. 16, you can visit the society’s website.
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