They're the brothers who build together. Nick (left) and Don De Cotiis were there to support the cause.

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Justin Trudeau (left), seen here with North Van District mayor Don Bell, was busy meeting everyone in the room during the champagne reception.

Farouk Verjee is a realtor and vice president of the West Vancouver chapter of the federal Liberal party.

Restauranteur Rob Ward and his actress girlfirend Ellie Harvie were looking good. Ellie is best know for her role as Morticia on YTV's Addam's Family series.

Christine Buhr (left) and Jan Ballard said there was a great "need for avalanche awareness". Jan has three boys who snowboard, so she cares deeply.

Maxine Gelfant (left), seen here with friend Irene McEwen, said she used to ski with Justin's father, our late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

Senator Ray Perrault (left) and Dr. Harry Gelfant both knew Pierre Trudeau and happily lend their support to his son's efforts.

West Vancouver police chief Grant Churchill and his lady wife Barbara know all about safety on the slopes.

Radio and television personality Vicki Gabereau (left) spoke towards the end of the program. Here she's seen with her supervising producer Karen Rapp.

VTV's Cynthia Ott is a member of Vicki Gabereau's team.

Randy Ambrosie (left), seen here with wife Barb and associate Casey Niewerth, won a Grey Cup when he played for the Edmonton Eskimos back in 1993. Now he's a director with Meryll Lynch.