BCHF Supports Victoria Hospitality Employee Fundraiser
On Monday, March 26 2012, Victoria’s The Reef Restaurant will host a fundraiser to help Fairmont Empress Hotel employee Glen Yuen with ongoing medical expenses. The BCHF will match funds raised at the event to a maximum of $5000.
Glen was born and raised in Victoria, and still lives in the island city. He was diagnosed with acute myelin leukemia on January 23, 2012. He will need to stay in Vancouver for up to one year for chemotherapy and transfusions at VGH.
The fundraiser will assist Glen with expenses while he stays on the mainland. It will feature Caribbean cuisine from The Reef Restaurant, complimentary Rum Punch , a 50/50 draw, and an exciting silent auction. Tickets for the evening are only $40.
Tickets may be purchased from Della Brown at 250.217.9536 or deltonic@shaw.ca. Event organizers also welcome silent auction donations for the evening.
Glen Yuen “Get Well Soon” Fundraiser
Monday, March 26 2012 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM
The Reef Restaurant
533 Yates Street, Victoria
Tickets $40
- Glen’s friends have also set up a PayPal account for people who cannot make the event but still wish to donate at http://bit.ly/w0JsOs
- Join the Facebook: page “Glen’s Support & Recovery”
- Social media suggestions
- Twitter:: @BCHospitality supports #Victoria @FairmontEmpress hospitality worker fundraiser at @TheReef March 26 #BCHF
- Facebook: Link t o event – https://www.facebook.com/events/344193312286379/
About the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation: Formed in 2006, the BCHF is a charitable organization dedicated to providing financial support to individuals within the hospitality community who are coping with extraordinary costs arising from a serious health crisis. Since its inception, the Foundation has expanded to also award scholarships and bursaries to students enrolled in hospitality programmes. BCHF raises funds through donations, third party functions and by hosting events such as an annual golf tournament, Dish N ‘Dazzle and Tip Out To Help.
