I have the pleasure to work with a great group of girls who put on a fantastic event every year to raise funds for the Lower Mainland Red Cross. Last Thursday we held our 3rd Annual Red Cross Red Carpet Soiree at the chic Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar. Three-hundred guests came out to celebrate World Red Cross Day and enjoy a great party. Guests were greeted with Belvedere cocktails before grazing on original canapés and fresh seafood prepared by two of Vancouver’s top chefs – Executive Chef Frank Pabst and Raw Bar Chef Yoshihiro Tabo – and sampling a selection of wines donated by Vincor.
Even though I was officially ‘working’ at the event, I managed to squeeze in some fun with my friends who came out to support the cause ... and me. Between swilling glasses of wine, we snacked on the 20 different kinds of yummy canapés and Blue Water’s famous seafood towers. The vibe was relaxed and everyone seemed to be having a good time.
The evening featured silent auction items from some of Vancouver’s top hotels and retailers, including West Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel, and Outdoor Adventures. The top bid was for an official Olympic torch at $1300 and the event raised a total of $15,000 for the Lower Mainland Red Cross Disaster Management Program. In the wake of earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and China the world saw the importance of being prepared for unforeseen disasters. The funds raised will help prepare supplies and services in case of floods, forest fires, earthquakes, and storms in the Lower Mainland.
I was there, and it was easily the best fundraiser I have attended. Only disappointment was getting outbid at the last second in the silent auction!
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