Thursday, February 7, 2008

Support ALS at February 16 winetasting fundraiser and dinner

I urge you to support this good cause - and taste some excellent BC wines!

- Bill Tieleman


GRAPES FOR A GOOD CAUSE BENEFITING THE ALS SOCIETY OF BC
(RICHMOND WINE GALA BENEFITING THE ALS SOCIETY OF BC)

RICHMOND, January 28, 2008...The Vancouver Broadway Lions Club showcases
over 20 of B.C.’s top wineries with a Wine Gala fundraiser on Saturday, February
16th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre,
7311 Westminster Highway in Richmond.


The event will benefit the ALS Society of BC.

Tickets are $88 per person, available by contacting Lions SheIla Keung at
604.803.6698 or Steven Li at 604.649.7930.

The Wine Gala, crafted for the wine enthusiast and connoisseur, begins with a wine tasting and silent auction followed by a reception, dinner and dancing to the music of Federico.

Funds raised by the event will help to provide direct support to patients, their families, and caregivers as well as patient services and research. The event will also help to increase public awareness and understanding of ALS.

ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular degenerative disease. It can hit anyone, at any time, regardless of age, gender or ethnic origin. The ALS Society of BC provides equipment for mobility and communications, as well as emotional and practical support to patients and families.


Wines featured include:

WINE TASTING GALA 2008
February 16, 2008

FEATURING:

Arrowleaf Cellars Hillside Estate Winery
Black Hills Estate Winery Kettle Valley Winery
Burrowing Owl Estate Larch Hills Winery
Winery
Quails gate Estate Winery
Cedar Creek Estate Winery
Rollingdale Vineyardtones
Chateau des Charmes Winery
Deep Creek Wine Estate & Seven Stones Winery
Hainle Vineyards Estate
Winery Stone Boat Vineyards
Desert Hills Estate Winery Township 7 Vineyards &
Winery
Domaine de Chaberton
Twisted Tree Vineyard &
Elephant Island Orchard Winery
Winery
Winchester Cellars
Fairview Cellars Vineyard & Winery

Golden Beaver Winery Inc.

Gray Monk Vineyard & Winery

Herder Winery & Vineyard