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LMS Reinforcing Steel Group raised $750,000 for Canucks Place Children’s Hospice through its annual Halloween in July charity golf tournament.
TD Bank Financial Group made a $75,000 three-year commitment to the UBC Museum of Anthropology’s Native Youth Program to help create a winter curriculum, attract more participants and secure endowment funding to support the program, which focuses on giving First Nations youth opportunities to research and interpret their own cultures in a museum setting.
The UPS Foundation granted over US$67,500 to five charitable B.C. organizations. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver received US$50,000 for a safe and fun environment for its members. The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities(Easter Seals) received US$2,650 to purchase equipment for a climbing wall for each of its B.C. camps for kids with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. The Institute for Cross-Cultural Exchange received US$5,000 to provide kids in at-risk communities with educational resources to help them overcome illiteracy and appreciate cultural diversity. The BC Women’s Hospital Foundation’s Mothers Milk Bank program received US$4,890 to build a website for faster, easier access to donor information. Odd Squad Productions received US$5,000 to help fund a hands-on project that teaches youth the truth about gangs.
The Vancouver Foundation contributed $50,000 to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation to support the Inner City Youth Mental Health Program, which provides mental health therapy to Vancouver’s estimated 700 homeless youth.
The Canada China Business Association and Pacific Rim Golf Club raised $7,200 in support of Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Operating Room campaign. Proceeds from the charity golf tournament will purchase equipment for minimally invasive surgeries.
St. John Ambulance volunteers were recognized by the Sidney R. Sharman Legacy Fund Scholarship for their commitment to saving lives in communities throughout B.C. The funds encourage and financially support active youth volunteers intending to pursue education in health-related professions.
BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees have been named in five categories. Active Restaurateur: Warren Erhart, president and CEO, White Spot; Richard Jaffray, founder, president and CEO, Cactus Club Cafe; and Harry Kambolis, proprietor,Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and Nu Restaurant. Pioneer: Peter Bonner and Wayne Holm, co-founders, Spectra Foods; and Xavier Hetzman, former executive chef, Westin Bayshore, and founder, BC Chef’s Association and Canadian Federation of Chefs. Friend of the Industry: Rhonda May, publisher, Cityfood magazine; and Barbara-Jo McIntosh, proprietor, Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks. Industry Award (back of house): Frank Pabst, executive chef, Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar; and Pino Posteraro, executive chef and owner, Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca. Industry Award (front of house): Brian Hopkins, restaurant director, West.