The fourth annual Mayor鈥檚 Charitable Gala will take place this September at the 91原创 Events Centre, raising money for the Township of 91原创 Firefighters鈥� Charitable Society.
鈥淭his is an extremely giving community and we know 91原创 will once again show its generous spirit, as we continue to help those in need,鈥� said Mayor Jack Froese. 鈥淭he Gala promises a fantastic evening that will Shine a Light on causes that empower youth and help our community to build a stronger future.鈥�
Dubbed the Shine a Light Mayor鈥檚 Gala to Support Children and Youth, the event is hosted by Froese, the Township council, and the Township鈥檚 firefighters union, IAFF Local 4550.
鈥淭ownship firefighters are dedicated to keeping our community healthy, strong, and thriving,鈥� said Capt. Jordan Sparrow, president of Local 4550. 鈥淭he success of the Mayor鈥檚 Charitable Gala and the generosity shown by businesses and individuals helps us connect more people in 91原创 to vital assistance.鈥�
Developer Vesta Properties, which recently unveiled plans for a 45-storey tower at 200th Street and 82nd Avenue, is sponsoring the event for the second year.
Programs sponsored by the Firefighters Charitable Society include the 91原创 School Snack Program, which helps ensure local kids don鈥檛 go to school hungry. It provides nutritious snacks in 25 schools at present, with a goal of extending that to all 36 schools in the community.
Foundry 91原创, a youth-oriented health centre being developed on Eastleigh Crescent, will also receive funds from the project.
Another portion of the gala proceeds are expected to go towards an 鈥渋nnovation fund鈥� that will support new programs and urgent needs as they emerge.
Established in 2018, the Mayor鈥檚 Charitable Gala has already raised several million dollars.
The 2021 edition of the event raised more than $600,000 towards local charities.
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Created in 2018, the TLFCS Endowment Fund allows donors to make perpetual gifts that will support programs now and for years to come. One of the Society鈥檚 main goals is to expand the Fund to generate enough income to securely sustain all of its initiatives, including the 91原创 School Snack Program.
The 2022 Mayor鈥檚 Charitable Gala will include a VIP cocktail reception hosted by Froese and members of the TLFCS, with TV personality and Aldergrove native Erin Cebula as our guest emcee. The night includes a farm-to-table fine dining experience, music, and silent and live auctions with auctioneer Fred Lee, who is back by popular demand.
Tickets go on sale June 1 at www.trellis.org/tlfcs. Contact mayorsgala@iaff4550.ca for details on sponsorship opportunities.
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