GALA 2009

On April 17, 2009 over 300 people were welcomed by Honorary Chairs, Paolo and Clara Aquilini, as they gathered at the nostalgic Richard’s on Richards Nightclub for a fundraising event benefiting Autism. Guests had the opportunity to bid on coveted live and silent auction items, dine, drink and dance to the music of one of Vancouver’s most popular DJs. Funds from this event were targeted at the Phoenix Academy of Learning Society, the Canucks Autism Network and The Autism Clinical Genetic Research Team at BC Children’s Hospital. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this evening a success. The generous support of all the sponsors and donors of this event will directly enhance the lives of many families living with autism.

Shake Gala Chairs

Sherry Floren and Peter Marshall

Shake Volunteer Committee

Clara Aquilini
Allison Arai
Stania Bedford
Susan Carhoun
Anne Carson
Teri Christopher
Karine Goldsmid
Homa Harandi
Katy Harandi
Sussan Harandi
Nancy Jones
Annabelle Joyce
Tammy Kalla
Glenn Laufer
Aida Leung
Joanne McDonald
Cindy Maltman
Monique Nelson
Carol Prest
Devi Sangara
Jodi Simkin
Stacy Sprague
Kathy Virvillis
Steph Williams
Alice Wong

Major Sponsors

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CHIP AND SHANNON WILSON

In-kind Sponsors

Omni Diversity Television and Vancouver Sun

Erica Sigurdson (www.ericasigurdson.com)

Carmelina Cupo (www.carmelinacupo.com)

Dave Martone (www.davemartone.com)

Siku Vodka, John and Lori Teti and Prospect Winery

Homa Harandi, Upright Decor, Lonsdale Event Rentals and Phoenix Tents

Daryl Kahn Cline Photography and Adam and Kev Photography

Richard’s on Richards, Park Avenue Valet, Premier Security Inc., Dancing with Spices, Corey Fischer, Allegra Printing and Colorific

Auction Donors