Lisa King, North Shore News
Published: Wednesday,
September 03, 2008
After his daughter Jalisa was
diagnosed with lupus, North
Vancouver resident Karim
Chandani took action. He called
upon everyone he knew to put
together Celebs For Kids, a
two-day fundraiser, Aug. 14-15,
to help establish the Ross Petty
Research Chair in paediatric
rheumatology.
Celebs For Kids festivities
included a golf tournament at
Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country
Club as well as a poker event
and fashion show at the Sutton
Place Hotel.
The fundraiser wrapped at
Richmond's River Rock Casino.
The event, featured here, was packed full of entertainment including a live show from painter and entertainer Michael Israel. Many athletes, celebrities and dignitaries participated to support the cause. Info: www.celebsforkids.ca
General manager of the New York Rangers Glen Sather attends with his wife Ann
Donor Chuck Vidalin, of Perfect Lies, artist Michael Israel and hockey hall of fame goalie Grant Fuhr flash their smiles.
Shala Chandani, son Adam and daughter Jalisa
celebrate the evening’s success with featured guest
artist Michael Israel.
General manager of the Sutton Place Hotel John
Sandor brings his son Michael.
Ainsley Barlow, from Teetimeslive.com, and Laila
Sabir, from Hampton Inn, volunteer.
Jen and
Niles Hayes, a Surrey firefighter, check out the action with
niece Emma.
Bell sponsors Doug Spencer and Greg Julian enjoy
the festivities.
Owner of West Coast Authentic Jason Bobbitt
stands with Darren Drew and Miles Copeland. Bobbitt’s
company provided all the autographed merchandise for
auction.
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