$20,000 raised at the First “Give Her Wings” Gala

A great time was had by all and over $20,000 was raised at the first Give her Wings Gala, held on April 29th, at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody.

Guests were treated to comedy performances by award-winning Erica Sigurdson, Jane Stanton and emcee Duncan Minnett, as well as fabulous appetizers and enough prizes for almost the entire 180 people in attendance.

Soroptimist International of the TriCities was also pleased to honor this year’s award winners and give out almost $5,000 to these deserving women:

• The Ruby Award - honoring a woman who makes a difference for women through her professional or volunteer efforts – went to Sheila Dawne Early.

• The Women’s Opportunity Awards - for female head of households returning to school – went to Kimberly Polman and Danielle Remedios.

• The Violet Richardson Awards – recognizing teens who volunteer in the community – went to Brittney Martin and Emily Chan.

The event also raised more than $20,000 in proceeds which will go directly back to women and girls in our communities.

A huge thank you to all who attended, the awards judges and the generous sponsors:

• Diamond: Scotia Bank at Shaugnessy Station, Enerex
• Platinum: Ascenta Health
• Gold: Optimum Family Chiropractic
• Emerald: Askara Goldsmithing, Joe’s Atlantic Grill, Design by Desire Catering, Curves in Port Moody, Peachland Castle B&B
• Silver: Coquitlam Family Chiropractic, Penny Kearney of Pampered Chef, Pearcy & Company CGA, Marion Annand & Sid Rosenberg of WestCoast Realty

Give Her Wings Gala Featured in the Coquitlam Snap

Check out the great Gala Photos in the Snap Coquitlam

Give Her Wings Gala

Soroptimist International of the TriCities held their annual Give Her Wings Gala at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre. This wonderful evening included scrumptious appetizers by Design by Desire Catering, amazing silent auction items, hilarious entertainment with comedians Erica Sigurdson and Jane Stanton, and the presentation of the Soroptimist Ruby and Women’s Opportunity Awards. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support projects benefiting women and girls in the TriCities. For more information please visit www.soroptimisttricities.org.