RCD 30th Anniversary Celebration – Signature Event
Annual Fundraising Gala – Spring Back to ’85
The RCD will be hosting our Annual Fundraising Gala on October 3rd, 2015 at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel. The special theme this year is “Spring Back to ’85”.
There is double meaning to our signature event this year, because it is exhilarating to celebrate 30 years of services in supporting people with disabilities to realize their potential, achieve their goals and participate fully in the community. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with us the difference we have made in this community!
Ticket for the 2015 RCD Fundraising Gala is available for purchase now; tickets are priced at $88 each with a $20 tax deductible portion; or $800 for a table of 10 guests. For 2015, the Annual Fundraiser event aims to raise $20,000. The funds we raise each year go to provide direct services to people with disabilities and empower them to lead a more independent life and to participate in the community to the best of their ability.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2015
Door opens at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment & Dance till 11 p.m.
Where: Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom
7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Ticket: $88 per ticket, or
$800 for a table of 10
($20 tax receipt will be issued per ticket upon request)
Highlights:
- Gourmet Seated Dinner
- Live entertainment by Canada’s Top Party Band – March Hare
- Dance to a live band
- No Host Bar
What Happened in 1985?
- Live Aid concerts around the world raise many millions to help the starving in Africa and the pop industry in US joins together to sing "We Are The World".
- On the technology front the first .com is registered and the first version of Windows is released Ver 1.0 .
- The first Mobile Phone Call Is Made in the UK by Ernie Wise.
- Michael Jordan is named as the NBA's "Rookie of the Year."
- In Canada British Columbia, Richmond Committee for Disability was founded.
The history of the RCD is not just about a disability movement; it is also about people. The story of how the RCD was founded is inspirational – the innovative model 30 years ago created partnerships between United Way of the Lower Mainland, the City of Richmond and a number of people with disabilities from the community. In fact one of the founders of RCD, Frances Clark, was honoured with the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award for her life-long achievements, of which the establishment of the RCD is one of the most crucial endeavours.
1985 Men’s and Women’s Fashion Clothes
Popular Musicians
- Duran Duran
- Simple Minds
- Madonna with " Crazy for You "
- Bruce Springsteen
- Dire Straits with " Money for Nothing "
- The Cure
- David Bowie
- Phil Collins
- " We Are The World " By USA For Africa featuring many artists for Aid For Africa
We need YOU to host a successful and fun event. The proceeds of ticket sales will go to support the work of the RCD.
Even if you can’t make it, you can donate a ticket for a RCD volunteer to attend this spectacular function. We thank you in advance for your generosity!
To buy a ticket: download a Gala Ticket Purchase Form, or call Eileen at 604-232-2404 or email her at eileen@rcdrichmond.org to RSVP your tickets.
We also welcome donations for the Gala, and ticket sponsors for our volunteers and members. Your support, either through direct participation in the Gala, or through a donation in support of our fundraising goal, will be greatly appreciated. All donations will be eligible for a tax receipt.
Click here to view the RCD “Spring Back to ’85” Gala Poster.
Thank you to our 2015 Gala Sponsors
Gala Event Sponsor
Exclusive Gala TV Sponsor
Raffle Sponsor
Greatest Appreciation to our 30th Anniversary Sponsors
