BC Children's Hospital Fundraiser
"A Night of Giving"

Over $6500 raised!

Presented by
On Core Pilates and Gala Studios

Sunday, May 28 2006, 7-9pm
John Braithwaite Community Centre
North Vancouver BC

Programme included:

• Silent Auction
• Appetizers, wine and beverages
• Door prizes
• Egyptian Belly Dancing by Katarina
• Live Hair & Fashion Show presented by Galina Hair Studio & Jane and Katie at Calina Fashions
• Poem - written and presented by Zoe - daughter of Benita at On Core Pilates
• Gymnastics Routine - presented by Emma of Mulgrave School
• "My Favourite Things" Duet - piano by Teo, son of Galina, song by Rachel, daughter of Leah
• North Shore Academy of Dancing presents performances of 13 students of the North Shore
• Poem - presented by Connor, written by Rachel, son and daughter of Leah at On Core Pilates
• Grand Door Prizes

Special Thanks to:

• Alison and Joe at "les amis du FROMAGE"
• Jane and Katie at Caliente Fashions - clothing and accessories, 30% donated back on all purchases
• Marnie of Marnie Esthetics for Make-up designs
• All the models
• James and Janet at "M & M Meats"
• Liberty Wine Merchants
• Meredy Cummings - wine sponsor
• Synchronicity Gift Store
• Chelsea and the Dancers of the North Shore Academy of Dancing
• Emma of Mulgrave School, gymnastics routine
• Katarina - Egyptian Belly Dancer
• Teo and Rachel - many hours of service work
• Zoe - daughter of Benita
• Connor - son of Leah and to whom the event is dedicated to
• Marry Ellen at John Braithwaite Community Centre
• Friends and clients of Leah's who donated items, bought tickets, made appetizers and helped out
• Friends and clients of Galina's who donated items, bought tickets, made appetizers and helped out
• Generous vendors who provided gift certificates and items for the auction
• Suzanne, Janice and Benita at On Core Pilates, and our handy guy Dave
• The ladies and gents at Gala Hair Studio
• Sue Brouse & Hypercasting
• And anyone else who has assisted in any way to help make this event a success!

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Poem by Rachel

Smiles and laughter
My favourite things
A sign to all people
Of what a new year brings
A hope and a prayer
For the people I love
Light shines doen upon us
From the heavens above

A new day brings new hope
For those hopeless around
But never rejects the fact that
Someday you won't make a sound
In a heartbeat, a flash
Events turn on a dime
A death, a new life, graduation
Can I hear a wedding bell chime?

Life is so precious
A blessing, they say
For all those around us
Will come a new day
That whispers the sound
Of a life well spent
But as you lie on your deathbed
Ask what it all meant

If you ponder the meaning
As I know we all do
Just listen to your beating heart
For all you find true
The things that make us happy
Keep a watch out for those
That's the meaning of life:
To smile from your head to your toes!

Poem by Zoe

I am the children's hospital.
I care for each and every child.
I am an open heart.
I am a friendly hug.
I am a family.
I am hope.
I fight for their lifes.
I am sad for their suffering.
For their absence of happiness.
I never rest.
I never sleep.
Nor do I want to,
I have too much to learn.
Too much to teach.
I am the children's hospital.

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