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1999: The First Fundraisers
The very first fundraisers were at nightclubs — On The Rocks and Pure Nightclub. They were actually to help support our mom, who was living on disability after three years of cancer treatments. Her cheque didn’t even cover her rent.
We were fresh out of high school and working two jobs each so we could afford to do things for our mom that she simply couldn’t afford herself. The fundraisers really helped cover expenses throughout the year.
We raised almost $3,000 at our very first event, and it still hits hard thinking about how much we needed that help at the time.
XXXX – Dougie’s Backyard BBQ
After our mom passed away, we wanted to help other families and go even harder in the fight. Even though our parents had long since split, our dad allowed us to throw a raffle and BBQ in his backyard in Cloverdale.
The first event raised $22,000 and had 150 friends show up. The second raised $44,000 and had 350 friends show up. It was incredible, and our dad was very proud.
But the neighbourhood was a little shook, and he politely told us it was probably time to find a new venue.
A highlight from those events was watching Matt Underwood and Daniel Wesley perform on his back patio.
2010: 100G for Shaun G
This was a collaborative event in memory of Shaun G, one of our closest friends, who we lost to a very quick battle with angiosarcoma.
Shaun’s friends in the industry united to throw numerous events at The Commodore Ballroom and Fortune Sound Club, featuring many of Vancouver’s most talented artists and musicians.
Together Shauns friends raised over $200,000 and gave us the motivation to grow our own events.
XXXX: The Beach Party
This event was one of TCF’s first major steps out of our dad’s backyard, with close to 1,000 guests attending.
The event brought together many local businesses and friends in the industry and included the largest raffle our team had ever put together at the time.
Highlights included performances by ___ and an acoustic set generously donated by Default.
XXXX: Bangar In The Hangar
The TCF family took over an airport hangar in Langley and transformed it into a full aviator-themed event.
Guests enjoyed cocktails, wine, DJs, and dancing, along with a real fighter jet photo booth and a helicopter backdrop on stage.
This one-time event raised $46,000.
XXXX: Cure Is The New Black
Our black-and-white themed party brought 500 guests into the brand new BMW dealership in Langley.
VIP guests were chauffeured in BMW 5 and 7 Series vehicles.
Entertainment included a fashion show, a b-boy competition, and world-renowned DJs including Skratch Bastid, Headspin (Red Bull Thre3Style World Champion), and Young Guru (Jay-Z’s touring DJ).
This was a one-time event.
XXXX: Long Table Christmas Gala
A five-course long-table dinner hosting 250 guests down the winding aisles of Potters Nursery during the Christmas season.
The evening included actors, pianists, oysters, and a 60-foot charcuterie board, with catering provided by our friends at Sammy J’s.
This event ran for two years and raised nearly $200,000.
XXXX: Rad Santa
An evening with the big man in red, where guests of all ages lined up to have their photo taken with Santa, his elves, and even the Grinch.
Musicians performed acoustic sets by the firepits, while volunteers served hot chocolate and auctioned off presents that were given to the kids at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
This event ran for five years and raised nearly $60,000.