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Vancouver 2011 Outgames Fundraiser
January 29, 2011 · Posted by Admin
The first fundraiser in 2011 for the Vancouver 2011 Outgames and the Human Rights Scholarship Program.
Date: Thursday February 17, 2011 6pm – 8pm
Place: OPUS Vancouver Hotel, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver
This event will have limited tickets available and will include each attendees "Fast Track Pass" good for all Outgames general & free admission activities this summer in association with the Outgames.
Two demographics in particular are being targeted for participation at the Vancouver Outgames Human Rights Conference - youth and seniors. These two groups are often in limited financial circumstances and are also, each in their own ways, "at risk". One group from bullying and abuse; the other is from isolation and ostracism. The purpose of this fundraiser is to seek sufficient funds to subsidize up to 75 youth and 25 seniors at $150 per person to attend the Vancouver Outgames and the Human Rights Conference.
Silent Auction Items
5 incredible items will be selected for the silent auction bidding
- Courtesy of sponsors, members & local businesses
Door Prize
Courtesy of Vancouver Tourism partners
Key Note speakers & Hosts
Hosts:
Fred Lee - UBC Alumnus Association
Greg Larocque - President of GLISA North America
Guest Speaker: Blake Skjellerup - 2010 Olympian and short-track speed skater
The Opus Hotel will be featuring a house wine and appetizers from their in house menu
Tickets: $25 available at ticketcard.ca
Date: Thursday February 17, 2011 6pm – 8pm
Place: OPUS Vancouver Hotel, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver
This event will have limited tickets available and will include each attendees "Fast Track Pass" good for all Outgames general & free admission activities this summer in association with the Outgames.
Two demographics in particular are being targeted for participation at the Vancouver Outgames Human Rights Conference - youth and seniors. These two groups are often in limited financial circumstances and are also, each in their own ways, "at risk". One group from bullying and abuse; the other is from isolation and ostracism. The purpose of this fundraiser is to seek sufficient funds to subsidize up to 75 youth and 25 seniors at $150 per person to attend the Vancouver Outgames and the Human Rights Conference.
Silent Auction Items
5 incredible items will be selected for the silent auction bidding
- Courtesy of sponsors, members & local businesses
Door Prize
Courtesy of Vancouver Tourism partners
Key Note speakers & Hosts
Hosts:
Fred Lee - UBC Alumnus Association
Greg Larocque - President of GLISA North America
Guest Speaker: Blake Skjellerup - 2010 Olympian and short-track speed skater
The Opus Hotel will be featuring a house wine and appetizers from their in house menu
Tickets: $25 available at ticketcard.ca
