It's time for a Stay-at-Home Gala to fundraise for the Prince George Community Foundation so they can provide support to local charities that respond to the needs of the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Community Foundations across Canada are hosting the Saturday, May 2 event and the local foundation is looking to raise $25,000 that will stay in the Prince George community.
This event will offer a virtual gala inviting guests to get dressed up and tune in from the comfort of home.
"COVID-19 is dramatically affecting the way we live, but it isn't changing who we are," Mindy Stroet, director of development for the Prince George Community Foundation, said in a recent news release.
"Whenever our community members struggle, we rally to support one another. We rally to showcase our strength as both a community and a country, and we rally to raise funds for those in need. The Prince George Community Foundation will direct 100 per cent of proceeds of local funds raised to support those most impacted by COVID-19 and local charities."
During the event guests can tune in to hear national guest speakers with Erin Cebula as the emcee. Speakers include Hayley Wickenheiser, world champion hockey player, Lane Merrifield, leading tech entrepreneur and the latest addition to CBC's hit show Dragon's Den, and award-winning Globe and Mail health reporter Andre Picard.
Tickets start at $25 per person. To purchase tickets or make a donation please visit www.trellis.org/stay-at-home-gala-prince-george.
