Fred Lee’s Social Network: Indigenomics Conference Gala
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: Carol Anne Hilton, CEO and Founder of The Indigenomics Institute, hopes to grow Canada's Indigenous economy to $100 billion over the next five years. Dedicated to building the...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Philanthropists raise over $700,000 to fight...
FASHIONING CANCER: Society darlings Susan Chow and Lisa Dalton backstopped the B.C. Cancer Foundation’s fifth Hope Couture luncheon and fashion show bringing in more than $700,000 for cutting-edge...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: A Night to Dream Gala reaches for the stars
HOUSE AND HOME: Thirteen year old Jacob Bredenhof was looking forward to starting high school and playing basketball when he developed chronic knee pain that stopped him from playing sports. After an...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Roaring back to the 1920s for charity
ROARING 20: Each year port terminals and suppliers comes together to support communities where they work, live and play. Presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, this year’s fundraising dinner...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Making a Splash for the arts
RECORD SPLASH: Living up to its name and reputation, Splash, Arts Umbrella’s flagship event, surpassed a million dollars for the first time in its 37 year history. Read More
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: A night of miracles
MIRACLE WORKERS: On the heels of Diwali celebrations, the South Asian community came together for the 11th A Night of Miracles fundraising gala, dinner and auction. Warnett Hallen LLP’s Manjot Hallen...
View ArticleHollywood North: Bill Murray is in Vancouver
And there he was ... flowing HBC scarf, mitt full of 50-50 tickets, grace, striking. Read More
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Chinatown Foundation Gala pays tribute to Robert Lee
POWER GIVING: A staple on Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 list, Carol Lee made the prestigious list once again joining an impressive group of changemakers, business leaders, activists and politicians...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Journey to addiction recovery celebrated at...
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View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Giving Hearts Awards luncheon honours philanthropists
BIG HEARTS: In November, communities across Canada and around the world celebrate National Philanthropy Day and the spirit of giving by hosting events to recognize the efforts of donors, volunteers,...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Mission Possible’s gala celebrates Downtown...
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View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant and Gala was off...
WORLD PEACE: Jennifer Packet was crowned this year’s Miss Chinese Vancouver 2019. The 22-year-old UBC graduate recently bested nine other talented contestants to earn the title, punching her ticket to...
View ArticleFred Lee’s Social Network: All that glittered in 2019
Before we usher in a new decade, a look back at the year’s top parties, memorable moments, and the people behind the biggest and most lavish fundraisers in the Lower Mainland. Every year, British...
View ArticleSexy stars in bikinis: The nifty 50s
Some of the world’s top female celebrities can still rock a bikini like they’re 25 … and they’re still sending pulses racing.
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: VRS Spring Gala celebrates a history of successes
HOUSING SUCCESS: For 46 years, the Vancouver Resource Society has taken bold steps to provide non-market adaptable housing for persons with disabilities. The non-profit’s care model has centered around...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: A parade of distinguished women
WONDER WOMEN: Sixty-five leading ladies — business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers — were feted at the 35th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Always a sellout,...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Bill Reid Anniversary Gala
NATIVE SON: Ranked among Canada’s finest and celebrated artists, Bill Reid’s influence and body of work can be found throughout the province and country. The Haida artist — a master goldsmith,...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: A night at the aquarium
PLASTIC WISE:Bal Bhullar, Erica Chan, Bruce Foughner, Kim Haakstad, Elizabeth Janke, Peter Millar and Susan Pratt skippered this year’s Night at the Aquarium Gala. The Vancouver Aquarium’s signature...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Arts Umbrella doing great things
RECORD PERFORMANCE: 2018 has been a banner year for Arts Umbrella, Canada’s preeminent arts education organization for young people. Based in British Columbia, the non-profit earlier this year got the...
View ArticleFred Lee's Social Network: Rooted in goodness
Last year’s Fresh Roots inaugural long table dinner was held inside the hallways of David Thompson Secondary School due to inclement weather. This year, Mother Nature cooperated and the sophomore...
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