On #OrangeShirtDay, we remember and honour the children who were removed from their homes and sent to residential schools. Today, we take time to reflect on the impact that residential schools and colonization have on Indigenous peoples. #EveryChildMatters
We laughed together, we cried together, and we raised an AMAZING $425,000 (net) together!!!
If you were in the room with us last night – you might notice that number is different than we announced at the end of the evening. We’re so happy to share that we received an additional $100,000 gift from an incredibly generous supporter who was sharing the Club House Gala vibes with us.
Whether you joined us a sponsor, bought a ticket to be with us on our big night, purchased raffle tickets or bid on silent auction items, or raised your hand to make a donation - your generosity means that more kids and youth will get opportunities that they otherwise may not have gotten. That impact is truly special.
And, to our incredible team including auctioneer Fred Lee, and the hilarious Steve Patterson, thank you for putting your energy, care, and hearts into this night. You truly brought those unmistakable Gala vibes.
Thank you, to all of our BGC besties, for joining us in this work, and believing in – just like we do – the amazingness of kids and youth!
Club House Gala is a BIG night, and it really comes together in all the details. From stunning programs and signs, courtesy of @tphcanada, to beverages provided by @redtruckbeer, to an AMAZING raffle from our friends at @westjet and incredible photography to capture the whole night by our friends at @visionphotogs and @magikmomentsphoto, Club House Gala just wouldn`t be the same without our in-kind sponsors.💚 #BGCBesties
We’d like to say a BIG BGC congratulations and thank you to everyone at @haakonindustries who participated in this year’s Gran Fondo and raised over $4,500 for BGC’s After School programs! #BGCBesties #OpportunityChangesEverything #UnbelievableImpact
Thank you to our #BGCBesties @TheCocaColaCoCanada and the Government of Canada for supporting the #Keystone program for BGC youth! Keystone is our @BGCCAN national leadership development program where youth are provided with knowledge & skills to make positive choices and make a difference in their Clubs & communities. #OpportunityChangesEverything
This Saturday, September 14th, enjoy a morning of FREE gaming at @therecroomca and @CineplexMovies!
Plus, $1 from every concession order and Xscape playcard purchase all day long helps @BGCCan to create opportunities for kids and youth in our community! See you there!
Club House Gala is making headlines, thanks to our INCREDIBLE Media Sponsor @globalbc Thanks, Global, for making us feel like front page news. We can`t wait to party with you on September 26th! #GlobalBC #UnbelievableImpact #GalaWithGlobal