In the Community

They’ve been planning all year to fill their school hall for 12 hours with 400 sweaty people on bikes.

While thousands of Richmond’s children were out hunting for Easter eggs this year, a very special seasonal character was up to mischief in Steveston.

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Judging by the support from customers, fans and area businesses, the Harness the Hope event at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino in Cloverdale is attaining must-attend status. And that stems from a number of reasons.

To say the Nite of Hope Richmond cancer fundraiser and the Richmond Firefighters’ Association get on like a “house on fire” would be something of an understatement.

They came. They parked. And they fed plenty of people for a great cause.

Radiologist Dr. Lynette Thurber has been in the business of mammography for the better part of three and a half decades at Richmond Hospital and is now helping usher in the new era of breast cancer detection and diagnosis.

The Nite of Hope Gala has special meaning for each individual. It can be an opportunity to celebrate life, honour those who have passed away, and serve as a time for reflection.

Jody Armstrong could feel the energy in the room — palpable waves of emotion emanating from the 400 or so gathered for the 2014 Nite of Hope Richmond Gala last Tuesday night.

The 16th annual Nite of Hope was awash with emotion, star power, and generosity April 8 at the River Rock Show Theatre.