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Big Sisters Gala

Wendy Johannson, Big Sisters gala chair and Canadian Nexus Ventures project manager; and Justine Greene, Big Sisters executive director.Wendy Johannson, Big Sisters gala chair and Canadian Nexus Ventures project manager; and Justine Greene, Big Sisters executive director. Gala emcees 103.5 QMFM's Arran Henn and CBC Radio's Fred Lee.Wendy Johannson...

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Wendy Johannson, Big Sisters gala chair and Canadian Nexus Ventures project manager; and Justine Greene, Big Sisters executive director.



Gala emcees 103.5 QMFM’s Arran Henn and CBC Radio’s Fred Lee.



Morna Sileika, Big Sisters board chair; and Susan Mendelson, Big Sisters honorary chair of advisory board.



Sarrah Abassi, 12-year-old Little Sister; and Laurie Kienlen, freelance writer.



Vanessa Woznow, Big Sisters manager of marketing and communications; and Sara Mills, Big Sisters case worker.



Leja Unsal, Silver Wheaton receptionist; Nina Mitro, Goldcorp administrative assistant; and Patrick Drouin, Silver Wheaton vice-president of investor relations.



Mary Ann Mackenzie, Davis LLP paralegal; Maggie Campbell, Davis LLP associate; and Morgan Burris, Davis LLP associate.



Simone Lamont, Ethan Allen design project manager; and Dr. Shirley Schwab, family practice and cosmetic surgery.


Big Sisters Gala
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
September 19, 2013


The annual Big Sisters gala attracted more than 300 guests and raised over $210,000 for mentoring programs in the Lower Mainland. The evening began with a champagne reception and silent auction followed by dinner in the ballroom. The evening wrapped up with a live auction, raffle draw and entertainment, emceed by 103.5 QMFM’s Arran Henn and CBC’s Man About Town Fred Lee.

One of the Little Sisters gave a moving speech concerning the value of Big Sisters, giving attendees true insight into what the program offers to the local community. For over 50 years, Big Sisters has been committed to enhancing the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of girls through supportive relationships with female mentors.

Paul Duchart

Paul Duchart