Cinderella Project - catherine barr

Cinderella Project

GRADUATION day is a special day for most students, however, for those less fortunate, it can be a source of sadness and pain. This is where The Cinderella Project goes to work. The non-profit group raises money to enable high school students to "overcome adversity" upon reaching graduation. Sometimes it's a dress or shoes, other times it's a suit. In one handicapped girl's case, she received a day out shopping for her dress in anticipation of her first ever big school dance. It's a cause well worth the work. On March 23, the group held a silent auction at Mavericks Sports Grill. Over 600 people attended to raise close to $10,500. Want to help? Then go to <>

	Sound man Martin Jordanov (left) prepared the stage for the band while Mavericks' regular DJ, Ken Allan Jr., kept the crowd going.
	North Shore resident Camille Lawson was busy bidding on this beautiful pottery platter.
	Taking tickets for the 50/50 draw was volunteer Jodie Atkins.
	Making the trip from the North Shore were Giselle Mackinnon (from left), Cindy Given and Madelyne MacKenzie who were happy to lend their support.
	It was a great night out with the gals. From left: Sheri Farina, Shalan Cameron and Shannon Dunning who was celebating her birthday.
	big Cinderella Project director Susanna Li teamed up with co-founder Heather MacKenzie to help make the event a success.
	Earl's food and beverage manager Roy Comesotti and wife Nicole enjoyed their night together. "It's outstanding," they said.
	Former board member Jennifer Wolfe and Brix restaurant owner David Hannay were browsing through the auction items.
	Event organizer Barb Bunting brought along her cousin Andy Geddes to catch all the action.
	Executive director Cheryl Otto pointed the way. The place was packed as supporters got ready for a night of fun.
	It takes a lot of behind the scenes work to make an event like this a success, just ask director Linda Lawson (from left), volunteer Carol Bueckert and friend Vanessa Wilkinson.

Larger copies of the above photos are available by request. Please email your requests, including title of event, date of event and the names of the people in photo along with THE NUMBER OF THE FILE (move your cursor over the file to see the number at the bottom of your screen), to cbarr@westvancouver.com (or click on the name below) and I will be happy to forward you the photo. Thanks.

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