We had such a great time with the Butter Photo Booth at the gala on October 22 – see for yourself! (click the thumbnails to see full-size images).
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There are still a few tickets available for tonight’s gala!
Online ticket sales will end at 4pm today. To reserve a ticket after 4pm please email us.
Excited about the gala this Saturday? So are we!
Here’s some information you should know:
Programme for Saturday October 22, 2016.
| 6:45 pm | Doors open |
| 7:15 | Performance by FUSE Wheelchair Dance |
| 7:35 pm | Welcome | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 8:15 pm | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 8:25 pm | First raffle draw | Decadent Descent begins |
| 8:45 pm | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 9:15 pm | Second raffle draw |
| 9:25 pm | Silent Auction Table 1 closes |
| 9:35 pm | Silent Auction Table 2 closes |
| 9:45 pm | Silent Auction Table 3 closes |
| 10:30 pm | Gala ends |
What should I wear?
Spinal Chord is a great opportunity to shine in your sequins and dazzle in your tux. Cocktail attire is definitely appropriate. A free coat check will be available for overcoats and umbrellas. [Makeup hint: if you are moved to tears by beautiful music, consider waterproof mascara for the evening!]
Where can I park?
If you are driving to the gala, there is plenty of pay parking available at the Fairmont Medical Building. Metered street parking is also available along 10th Avenue. Some wheelchair accessible parking is available on the East and West sides of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre. Better yet, leave your car at home and come by train (the Broadway Canada Line station is 3 blocks east of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre) or cab so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
What can I bid on this year?
Get a head-start on the amazing prizes you want to bring home by previewing our list of silent auction items up for bid, including a safari package for two, a Steinway in-home experience, designer clothing, a year’s worth of pies, gift certificates and memberships and lots more from our generous sponsors.
Will there be food?
We’ll have a selection of tasty hors d’oeuvres by Platinum Sponsor The Lazy Gourmet, and an oyster bar by Bronze Sponsor Curious Oyster.
I’ve heard that there’s a dessert event at the Gala. What is it?
Our Decadent Descent starts at 8:25. As you descend along the 200 metre ramp wrapping around the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre atrium, you can enjoy an assortment of chocolates, cheeses, cupcakes, artisanal marshmallows, and other delicacies. This year’s Decadent Descent features dessert by Archimallows, Gusto Chocolate, Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery, Sweet Obsession, Jessica Kruger, and Lazy Gourmet.
Will drinks be available?
A variety of beverages will be available for purchase. Soft drinks will be available at no charge.
How can I pay?
We will be accepting cash, cheques, Visa, or Mastercard. There’s a TD Canada Trust ATM at the corner of Broadway and Willow (one block away) if you need cash.
Can I still buy tickets?
Tickets are still available online or in person.
Proceeds support spinal cord injury research at ICORD and the artistic endeavors of the Vancouver Cantata Singers. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this worthwhile event, please contact us.
Save the date! Spinal Chord 2016
The eighth annual Spinal Chord Gala is happening on Saturday October 22, 2016. Mark your calendar: this event just keeps getting better and better; you don’t want to miss it!
Thank you for your support!
We feel like this year’s Spinal Chord Gala was the best yet! Thank you for supporting ICORD and the Vancouver Cantata Singers. We’re especially grateful for this year’s sponsors, whose contributions make our event possible.
To view photos from the event, please visit silver sponsors Edward Lai Photography and Butter Photo Booth, as well as this gallery by Jesse Read.
Spinal Chord Gala – this Saturday!
Excited for the Spinal Chord Gala this Saturday? So are we! Here’s some information you should know.
Programme for Saturday October 24, 2015.
| 6:45 pm | Doors open |
| 7:35 pm | Welcome | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 8:15 pm | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 8:25 pm | First raffle draw | Decadent Descent begins |
| 8:45 pm | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 9:15 pm | Second raffle draw |
| 9:25 pm | Silent Auction Table 1 closes |
| 9:35 pm | Silent Auction Table 2 closes |
| 9:45 pm | Silent Auction Table 3 closes |
| 10:30 pm | Gala ends |
What should I wear?
Spinal Chord is a great opportunity to shine in your sequins and dazzle in your tux. Cocktail attire is definitely appropriate. A free coat check will be available for overcoats and umbrellas.
[Makeup hint: if you are moved to tears by beautiful music, consider waterproof mascara for the evening!]
Where can I park?
If you are driving to the gala, there is plenty of pay parking available at the Fairmont Medical Building. Metered street parking is also available along 10th Avenue. Paid accessible parking is available on the East and West sides of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre–the ticket machine is located near the entrance to Heather Pavilion, just across the East parking lot from the Blusson Centre. Better yet, leave your car at home and come by train (the Broadway Canada Line station is 3 blocks east of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre) or cab so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
What can I bid on this year?
Get a head-start on the amazing prizes you want to bring home by previewing our list of silent auction items up for bid, including a safari package for two, a year’s worth of pies, gift certificates and memberships and lots more from our generous sponsors.
Will there be food?
We’ll have a selection of tasty hors d’oeuvres by Platinum Sponsor The Lazy Gourmet, and an oyster bar by Curious Oyster.
I’ve heard that there’s a dessert event at the Gala. What is it?
Our Decadent Descent features local and world-famous desserts. As you descend along the 200 metre ramp wrapping around the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre atrium, you can enjoy an assortment of chocolates, cheeses, macarons, gelato, artisanal marshmallows, and other delicacies. This year’s Decadent Descent features dessert by Archimallows, Bella Gelateria, Gusto Chocolate, La Macaronette, Sweet Obsession, and Lazy Gourmet.
Will drinks be available?
A variety of beverages will be available for purchase. Soft drinks will be available at no charge.
How can I pay?
We will be accepting cash, cheques, Visa, or Mastercard.
Can I still buy tickets?
Tickets are still available online or in person.
Proceeds support spinal cord injury research at ICORD and the artistic endeavors of the Vancouver Cantata Singers. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this worthwhile event, please contact us.
Check out last year’s Spinal Chord Gala, created for us by Life Studios.
Amazing auction items up for bid!
What is Spinal Chord Gala all about? Check out this video, created for us by Life Studios.
One highlight of the Spinal Chord Gala is the array of silent auction items up for bid. Artwork, adventure, dance lessons, concert tickets, gift certificates, and more – there’s something for everyone. Proceeds from the auction go towards supporting the Vancouver Cantata Singers and spinal cord injury research at ICORD. Go home with something unique, knowing that the money spent goes towards worthwhile causes.
Here are some of the items you’ll be seeing on Saturday, October 24:
| Personal training with Ozone Boutique Fitness |
Valued at $110 each, Ozone Boutique Fitness is offering one free personal training session for every attendee of the Spinal Chord Gala! Achieve your fitness goals with the help of Ozone’s on-site professional kinesiologists and nutritionists. You can also bid on a one-year membership or a three-month membership in our silent auction.
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| 1 year’s worth of pies from Aphrodite’s Organic Cafe & Pie Shop |
Receive a monthly treat from Vancouver’s renowned pie specialists, Aphrodite’s Organic Cafe & Pie Shop. This unique prize is valued at $400 and would be a perfect holiday gift for family and friends. |
| Safari package for 2 with Zulu Nyala |
Relax in an all-inclusive Zulu Nyala Safari Lodge located in one of South Africa’s richest wildlife regions. Dine on authentic African cuisine while enjoying the sight of lions, zebras, buffalo, and other animals you won’t see anywhere else in the world. Want a vacation you won’t forget? With a value of over $6,000, this is your silent auction item to keep an eye on!
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| Private dance lessons with FirstDance Vancouver |
Know a soon-to-be-married couple? Why not give them some private dance lessons for the first dance at their wedding! Unique and useful, your friends will be thanking you for your thoughtfulness! |
| Hair makeover + make-up for two with Mink Hair and Make-Up |
Wow your friends at your next party with the help of Mink Hair and Make-Up! This auction item is the perfect girl’s night out indulgence. |
| Babysitting gift certificate from Nannies On Call |
Relax with ease knowing that pre-screened Nannies On Call are taking extraordinary care of your children on your night out. This auction item is perfect for parents who are in need of a break! |
| 1 year unlimited membership with iDance Vancouver |
Become a pro at dance styles including hip hop, street jazz, and Bollywood, with a one-year dance membership. iDance offers classes in a variety of dance styles every day of the week! |
| Hand-carved wooden wren by John Scott of Richmond Carvers |
Bring some beauty into your home with this lovely, hand-carved wooden house wren! This is a great item for bird and nature lovers. Look for other hand-carved wooden items created by instructors from Tetra Society Woodworking shop.
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| Tickets to shows at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Goh Ballet. |
Surprise your partner or a friend with tickets to music and dance shows around Vancouver. |
| Gift certificates and gift baskets |
Spoil yourself with some goodies and gift certificates from the Sutton Place Hotel, Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar, Studio 209, Uncle Fatih’s Pizza, Original Joe’s, Harbour Dance Centre, Bean Around the World, and more! |
Don’t miss out on a chance to bid on these items. Purchase your tickets today! An $80 tax receipt for each ticket purchased will be provided.
Less than six weeks to go!
This year’s Spinal Chord Gala is coming up in less than six weeks, and it promises to be spectacular.
In addition to beautiful music provided by the choir, you can enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from platinum sponsor Lazy Gourmet, one of Vancouver’s leading catering companies, fine wines and cocktails, and tasty treats from La Macaronette, Sweet Obsession, Gusto Chocolates and Bella Gelateria in our Dessert Descent, one of the most popular events of the night.
Capture your gala-finery with instant photos at our Butter Studio Media photo booth or by our on-site photographer, Edward Lai.
We have some amazing auction and raffle prizes up for grabs, courtesy of our generous sponsors. We’re very happy to welcome returning sponsors including Jeweliette Jewellery, Mink Hair and Make-Up, Sutton Place Hotel, Nannies on Call, and Semperviva Yoga. These amazing companies, and many others, have donated an impressive array of raffle prizes and silent auction items. Every guest attending the Gala will receive one free personal training session (valued at $110 each), courtesy of diamond sponsor Ozone Boutique Fitness, who have also generously donated membership packages for our auction.
Presenting sponsor Medtronic, platinum sponsor David Doig & Associates, and gold sponsors Murphy Battista LLC and MCMP Architects are also proud supporters of this event.
If you haven’t purchased your Spinal Chord Gala tickets yet, be sure to do so soon! Tickets can be purchased online or in person.
Proceeds support spinal cord injury research at ICORD and the artistic endeavours of the Vancouver Cantata Singers. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this worthwhile event, please contact us.
Up-date!
We’ve had to change the date of this year’s Spinal Chord Gala. Mark your calender: our event is taking place on Saturday October 24th.
Tickets available online now.
2015 Gala Tickets are now available
Tickets for the 7th annual Spinal Chord Gala on our new date, Saturday October 24th, are now available. Still $100 (with $80 tax receipt), your ticket includes live jazz and choral music throughout the evening, tasty hors d’oeuvres by Lazy Gourmet, a complimentary drink, and selection of special desserts. Not to mention sparkling company and some covetable raffle prizes & silent auction items.
Need convincing? Check out some photos from last year’s event, or this excellent video.