{"id":27810,"date":"2014-10-11T10:48:46","date_gmt":"2014-10-11T17:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=27810"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:18:08","slug":"auction-to-support-chef-tina-fineza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/auction-to-support-chef-tina-fineza\/","title":{"rendered":"Auction to Support Chef Tina Fineza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fineza.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27811\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/auction-to-support-chef-tina-fineza\/fineza\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fineza.jpg?fit=190%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"190,266\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fineza\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fineza.jpg?fit=190%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-27811\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fineza.jpg?resize=190%2C266\" alt=\"Fineza\" width=\"190\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a>Our good friend and stellar community member needs your help as she battles\u00a0aggressive stage 3 bilateral breast cancer.\u00a0If you can help spread the word as this is not only a great way to help her and her loved ones, but also yourself as you can enjoy these amazing packages while you wish her on her way to wellness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/miseenplace.eflea.ca\/view\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to all that have donated and we look forward to hearing of your experiences. BID BID BID! We are counting on you all! Cassandra<\/p>\n<p><strong>BID, BID, BID TO SUPPORT CHEF TINA FINEZA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From noon on October 6 through noon on October 19 the public can log on to the <a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=bc0a923a6e&amp;e=9c3a426694\">auction website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0bid on unique travel and food packages donated by Chef Tina\u2019s friends and colleagues. The auction will start with three confirmed packages and it is anticipated that more will be added as they are confirmed. The public are encouraged to check the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=881b0d286f&amp;e=9c3a426694\">auction site <\/a>(<a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=a22a4982d7&amp;e=9c3a426694\">http:\/\/miseenplace.eflea.ca\/<\/a> ) and Mise En Place\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=69dbe193f4&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0daily to see what new prizes have been added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Package 1 &#8211; Experience Victoria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=5a62a01ad5&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Hotel Grand Pacific<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0One night&#8217;s accommodation and a <strong>Spa treatment<\/strong> at SORA Spa.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=8b96d153c2&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Ulla Restaurant<\/a>&#8211; $75\u00a0Gift Certificate for Dinner.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=5d728cd0dc&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Butchart Gardens<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0Admission &amp; <strong>Afternoon Tea<\/strong> is served in the Spring and Summer. It\u2019s a traditional repast, made popular in\u00a0England hundreds of years ago. We offer it as an afternoon indulgence or as a lunch. Afternoon Tea includes warm traditional\u00a0delicacies, savory tea sandwiches and house-made sweets.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=a1544269a7&amp;e=9c3a426694\"><em>Vancouver Island vs The World<\/em><\/a> by Donna Marie Lynch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package 2 &#8211; Peninsula Getaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=77fe915d1e&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Sidney Pier Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0One night&#8217;s accommodation. \u201cThe only thing we overlook is the ocean.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=b649d63fb0&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Sea Cider Farm &amp; Cider House<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0A cider tasting experience for two featuring a <strong>Long Flight<\/strong> and <strong>Artisan Lunch Plate<\/strong>. Long Flight includes samples of <em>Wild English<\/em>, <em>Kings &amp; Spies<\/em>, <em>Bramble Bubbly<\/em>, <em>Pippins<\/em>, <em>Rumrunner<\/em>, <em>Pommeau<\/em>, <em>Pomona<\/em> plus a seasonal cider and cider cocktail. The Artisan Lunch Plate highlights local pairings of cheese, breads, charcuterie, spreads, and a sweet treat.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage2.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=d9b67e1476&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Butchart Gardens<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0Admission &amp; <strong>Afternoon Tea<\/strong> is served in the Spring and Summer. It\u2019s a traditional repast, made popular in\u00a0England hundreds of years ago. We offer it as an afternoon indulgence or as a lunch. Afternoon Tea includes warm traditional\u00a0delicacies, savory tea sandwiches and house-made sweets.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=a79e7eb7f0&amp;e=9c3a426694\"><em>Vancouver Island vs The World<\/em><\/a>by Donna Marie Lynch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package 3 \u2013 Two Days in Sensational Seattle<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=873963201c&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Fairmont Olympic Hotel<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0Two-night stay for two in the <strong>Executive Suite<\/strong> with daily breakfast , Some restrictions apply \u2013 expires October 2015, not valid for use in July or August.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=b812f61e48&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Shanik<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0Dinner for 2 at this award-winning modern-Indian restaurant by Vij\u2019s co-owner Meeru Dhalwala<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Package 4 \u2013 Les Dames Do Dinner for You<\/strong><br \/>\nA fabulous dinner for 8 people prepared in your home by chef and crew from<a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=46b8bb0158&amp;e=9c3a426694\">Les Dames d\u2019Escoffier<\/a>(alcohol not included). Turn a special occasion in to gala dinner for your best friends.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid for 6 months from date of purchase<\/li>\n<li>Event date to be mutually agreed upon<\/li>\n<li>No weekends in December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bid, bid, bid to support Chef Tina and you could be the winner of one of the above, and more starting today at noon on<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/groundedinvancouver.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e02f0173dbfa7b06e9e62859f&amp;id=2b3eacfdec&amp;e=9c3a426694\">http:\/\/miseenplace.eflea.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chef Tina Fineza was diagnosed with aggressive stage 3 bilateral breast cancer in June of 2014. Tina\u2019s treatment consists of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation which will result in her taking a leave of absence from her company, Service Excellence, for a minimum of 1 year.\u00a0Although this prognosis is severe, Tina&#8217;s passion and drive will see her through this challenging time. Her years spent working with fellow chefs she admired in kitchen brigades throughout Vancouver such as\u00a0<em>Lumi\u00e8re<\/em>, <em>Diva at the Met<\/em> and <em>Bin 942<\/em>\u00a0have provided her with the building blocks she needs to face this battle. Your\u00a0love, support and financial help\u00a0will lessen the strain of the exhausting journey ahead. We leave you with one of Tina\u2019s favourite quotes: \u201cNot Everybody can be famous. 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