On October 18, AV Breast Connections held our very first fundraising event, Country for A Cause. It was a huge success, raising over a whopping $27,265! Thank you, Port Alberni!
These funds are especially important as we’re a new group of amazing ladies, on a bold mission, to provide financial assistance and resources to people in the Alberni Valley who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
That’s right, your support stays local!
A Community With A Heart
It’s no wonder they call us “the community with a heart”. On behalf of all of us at AV Breast Connections, we would like to thank the following generous folks and businesses who took our event to the next level!
Gold Sponsors
- Acoustic Wood – Ed Dicks, Thierry Sarlandie
- Remax Mid-Island Reality – Dave Ralla
- Walk the Coast – Anita & Mike Sutherland
- Bakers Dozen – Rhonda & Chris Maczulat
- Black Mountain Trucks – Travis & Stephanie Alexander
- 360 Vip Party Rentals – Tej & Tanya Basra
- The Italian Hall – Rhonda & Mike Maczulat
- Exhaust Master – Nora & Al Peffers
- The Flower Studio @ Belles Hair Care – Krista Mckitrick
Silver Sponsors
- The Collective Mortgage Group – Rabinder Dhillon
- Nicklin Waste Disposal – Tammy & Wade Nicklin
- Pilates Barre – Jen Pietrzykowski & Ashley Mihaychuk
- R. Anderson & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants – Linda Kuhr
- Valley Vision – Dr. Shaun Golemba & Dr. Morgan Jackson
- Italian Canadian Society – Enzo Zanetti
- B. Pletti Contracting Inc. – Blair & Ashley Pletti
Bronze Sponsors
- Rainforest Frenchies – Kelly Simister
- Royal le Page Port Alberni – Pacific Rim Realty – Maureen Mackenzie
- Alberni Massage – Andi Shannon
- Dragon Martial Arts – Karen & Warren Lee
- Boyd & Valerie Galic
- Alberni Valley Child Care Society – Administration Team
- Staples
We would also like to thank our fantastic silent auction donors:
- David Clevette, Carol Sedgwick – Norwex, Marina Slusar/Rustic Chic, Tayton Bay Infused Vodka
- Port Alberni Port Authority, Chris Maczulat, Tej Basra, Kelly Malone, RE/MAX Mid-Island Reality, Jal Designs, Wendy and Rob Thomson, Terry Rai, Smittys, McLellan and Co., Alberni Golf Course, Mobius Books Ltd., Finishing Touches, Sam R Tattoo, Carolyn Davis -Boom, Crystal Robinson, Boomerangs ~ Laura Brown, Heather Maloney, Luxia , Alberni Fitness
- Sugar Shack, Beaufort Barbers, Klubhouse for Kids, Starbucks, McDonalds ~ Jess and Stuart Aldred, 88 Devine Nails Spa Studio, Valley Vision, Pat and Gerry Hickey, Quality Foods
- Lucia Lyons, Brent Manson, Millie brown, Toyota, Beaver Creek Home Centre, Parksville Boat House, West Coast River Charters, Blasted Effects, Knotty Cowgirl, Meg and Kevin Landry, Cabins West, Mike and Louise Johnson, Suzanne’s, Canadian Tire, RainForest Frenchies, The Merry Makers Crafting Group, Rob Ferguson, Western Coast Clothing Company
- Diane Best, Little Bavaria, Dragon Martial Arts, Alberni Physiotherapy, Melissa Bigmore Beadin’ My Life Away and Walk the Coast.
Three Cheers for Volunteers!
Lastly, heartfelt thank you to all of the volunteers of AV Breast Connection for all of their efforts. An event of this scale takes a team of passionate and committed people – special thanks to everyone who sold tickets, approached the sponsors, arranged the tables, decorated, cleaned up, organized the silent auction and put in long hours to help ensure everyone had a great evening. Your hard work truly paid off!
And a special shoutout to Rhonda & Chris Maczulat. Your support provided the foundation for this event and contributed to nearly half of the proceeds raised, and your kindness truly made all the difference.
Thank you again everyone for your support, we hope to host another fundraising event in the future! Stay tuned!
Below is a collection of photographs from the evening.
