A Port Coquitlam spa is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend with a health and beauty fundraiser for cancer research.
Staff from In a Wink Beautique Salon and Spa will be at Port Coquitlam city hall offering free haircuts, makeovers, false lashes - even moustaches - as part of its first ever Beauty for Life fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"We initially wanted to partner with the Terry Fox Foundation," said organizer Angie Bui. But due to the recent death of Fox foundation matriarch, Betty Fox, that hope was lost as the foundation is busy transitioning into a new phase.
And so Bui and her fellow organizers thought the Canadian Cancer Society was the next best thing and are hoping to raise thousands of dollars for the charity this weekend.
The outdoor event on the city hall lawn and the adjacent Leigh Square will feature not only health and beauty oriented vendors but, also, live music, dancers and other performers.
As many as 30 other Port Coquitlam businesses are participating in Beauty for Life, including restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues such as the Giggle Dam.
"We just wanted to give back to the community," Bui said. "There really isn't anything like this happening so we just thought we'd throw a little party. It's like a mini festival."
In a Wink will also be offering free hand massages, fingernail art, face painting, games, discounts and prize basket giveaways every hour on the hour, Bui said.
Organizers are calling on entertainers of all stripes who wish to participate to call 604-468-8113. Other Port Coquitlam businesses wishing to participate by selling or donating raffle prizes should also contact In a Wink to make arrangements.
