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Event: Shine: Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Gala Venue: CBC Vancouver Date: Mar. 3, 2011 A mysterious red carpet in the heart of downtown leads into the hub of one of Vancouver's most distinguished news providers. Two floors below the downtown core is a lavish gala with live jazz and distinguished guests. Donors, physicians, corporate executives, and community leaders shared the spotlight when the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation hosted its Shine Gala in the basement of the CBC Broadcast Centre.
CBC evening news dynamic duo and distinguished hosts of the evening, Tony Parsons and Gloria Macarenko.
Three execs behind the gala (left to right): CEO of the RCH Foundation, Adrienne Bakker; co-chair of the gala, Wade Winkler of Mcquarrie Hunter; and regional vice-president of RBC, Jennifer Muir.
(Left to right) It’s nothing but laughter and good times for Ally Gordon of Tampax International, Lisa Spitale of the RCH Foundation, and Patricia Bruno of PDW.
(Left to right) Katia Oteman of Roche; Anand Rampersand of Radiometer; rheumatologist Dr. Cathy Flanigan; and Dr. Gerald Simkus, Program Medical Director of Caric Sciences at Fraserhealth.
When Blaire Chisholm (l) and Laurie Schmidt of Brooke Pooni and Associates aren’t planning Vancouver’s next Olympic Village, they’re out supporting some of the Lower Mainland’s greatest causes.
Gorgeous ladies Amber Leigh Weismiller and Dina Pastro of Winvan Paving.
Ian and Marianne Carter of Stantec.
The people of Royal Columbian: Joe Rahth and Sayeeda Hudani.
Ladies Lissa Mott and Charlene Hoyle of Mott Electric.
Handsome men in uniform (left to right): Miles Ritchie, Rob Lamoureux, and John Panichelli of the Burnaby Fire Department.
Susan Wood (l), manager of partnership and sponsorship for CBC with Belle Puri, RCH board chair and CBC reporter.
Ryan Laurin of Rennie Marketing catches up with a dazzling Virginia Bird of Pottinger and Assoc.
Casino gurus Raymond MacNeil of Starlight Casino and Lisa Mak of Grand Villa Casino unite at the gala.
Vanessa and Judd Takhar of TPC Log and Lumber.
A mysterious red carpet in the heart of downtown leads into the hub of one of Vancouver’s most distinguished news providers. Two floors below the downtown core is a lavish gala with live jazz and distinguished guests. Donors, physicians, corporate executives, and community leaders shared the spotlight when the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation hosted its Shine Gala in the basement of the CBC Broadcast Centre.
Guests donned their best tuxedos and ballgowns to attend this inspiring black-tie event that shone light on exceptional care at the Royal Columbian Hospital. Hosted by CBC’s top dogs, Tony Parsons and Gloria Macarenko, the gala was full of glitz and glam to celebrate one of the Lower Mainland’s greatest foundations. Guests mingled and perused the auction items while taking time to stop by the chef’s table to pick up their samplings of lamb pops and tenderloin skewers.