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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.
Tickets are available now
Tickets for our 8th annual Spinal Chord Gala on October 22 are now available. Just $110 for a fantastic night of beautiful music, delicious refreshments, and great company, in a spectacular setting. We hope to see you there!
$80 tax receipt issued for each ticket.
We’ve started planning the 2015 gala
Details will be posted soon! In the meantime, take a look at this beautiful video that Life Studios Inc made at the 2014 event.
Spinal Chord program
Excited for Spinal Chord on Saturday? Here is a timeline of some things to look forward to during the night!
| 6:45 | Doors open |
| 7:35 | Welcome & Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 8:15 | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 8:25 | Raffle draws |
| 8:55 | Performance by the Vancouver Cantata Singers |
| 9:15 | Raffle draws |
| 9:25 | Auction tables begin closing |
Be sure to get your bids in for our fabulous silent auction items, donated by our generous sponsors.
What to wear, where to park
Wondering what to wear? Spinal Chord is a great opportunity to shine in your sequins and dazzle in your tux. Cocktail attire is definitely appropriate. A 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!]
Wondering where to 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.
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Congratulations, Vernon!
Congratulations to Vernon Bennington, who won our early-bird prize package! Please contact us to collect it. Thanks again to Jeweliette, BierCraft and Luxe Beauty Lounge for providing items for this prize.
If you missed out on this prize, don’t worry. We have loads of really interesting items for you in our silent auction and raffle. The choir is rehearsing some new and exciting pieces to perform, and our volunteers are getting ready to make you feel welcome. What are you waiting for? Get your tickets today.
Get your tickets early, and be entered to win a prize package!
The Spinal Chord Gala is happening in a little over two months! With summer ending, the next thing you can look forward to is our Gala on Saturday, November 1st. Are you as excited as we are?
Be sure to buy your tickets before October 1st so that you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a prize package including vintage rosé cushion cut Swarovski crystal earrings with clear pave stones from Jeweliette Jewellery and gift cards from Luxe Beauty Lounge and BierCraft Restaurant ($175 value).
Tickets are $100 each (with a tax receipt for $80/ticket issued). Tickets are available for purchase online and in person at the ICORD Admin Office.
Have you had a chance to look through our sponsor list yet? We’ve added many new generous sponsors this year to our ever-growing list. Be sure to check out our Spinal Chord Gala Facebook page to see our fantastic array of door prizes and silent auction items waiting to be won, with new items and sponsors featured each week!
Here are a few of our featured sponsors so far:
Save the date: Spinal Chord 2014 is happening November 1st
An evening to remember
Spinal Chord is a gala evening in support of ICORD and the Vancouver Cantata Singers. This is your chance to get all dressed up, hear an award-winning choir in the spectacular atrium of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres and bid on an array of uncommon silent auction items.
Our fifth annual Spinal Chord happens the evening of Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the magnificent Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver. Doors open at 6:45pm. For ticket information, call 604-675-8844 or 604-730-8856 or order online.