[BCMA] Fraser River Discovery Centre recognizes donors on National Philanthropy Day

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Media Release

For Immediate Release

November 13, 2009

 

Fraser River Discovery Centre recognizes donors on National Philanthropy Day


 

New Westminster, BC - The Minister of Canadian Heritage has officially
declared Nov.15, 2009 as National Philanthropy Day in Canada and the Fraser
River Discovery Centre is quick to recognize the importance of philanthropy
in its recent successes. 

 

Philanthropy-giving, volunteering and social engagement enriches the quality
of life for all people. The quality of education, healthcare, the
environment and the arts, to name only a few, would be far less if not for
the impact of the charitable sector and the increasing role it plays in our
society and other countries around the world.  In Canada, more than 83,000
charities provide countless services to millions of Canadians, who in turn
contribute more than $10 billion annually to those organizations (Canada
Revenue Agency). 

 

The Fraser River Discovery Centre, a registered charity, relies on the
generosity of its donors.  In celebration of National Philanthropy Day, FRDC
wishes to recognize individuals and corporations who have recently joined
the newly established Discovery Centre Giving Circle. Allen Domaas, Chair of
the Giving Circle remarks "Since reopening in March 2009, the Discovery
Centre has received a number of meaningful donations, including a recent
donation of $10,000 from our newly elected Board Chair, Margaret Mason. When
joining the Discovery Centre Giving Circle, donors agree to invest an annual
gift of $500 and individuals, corporations, and community groups have been
responding favorably. Donations to the Discovery Centre Giving Circle fund
exhibits, educational programs, community awareness events, providing FRDC
with opportunities to encourage dialogue necessary to connect communities in
discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser River".

 

In making her recent $10,000 donation FRDC Chair, lawyer and New Westminster
resident Margaret Mason said "I made my gift because I believe so strongly
that the FRDC has the ability to take the lead in educating British
Columbians about the importance of the Fraser River. The Centre is
developing strong partnerships with industry, conservation groups and
individuals.  We will develop a showcase facility for New Westminster that
will be an integral part of the redevelopment of the riverfront.  Together
we can ensure the River will be sustained for future generations."

 

Other recent Discovery Centre Giving Circle donors and generous funders
include:

 

Giving Circle

Allen Domaas

Catherine Ouellet-Martin

Mott Family

Parklane Homes Ltd

Ruby Group Fundraising & Events

Sea-Link Marine Services Ltd

Southern Railway of British Columbia Ltd

Michael Forrest

Harken Towing  

KPMG

George Abakhan

Paul Beckman

 

Governments

City of New Westminster

Province of BC

Department of Canadian Heritage

 

Sponsors

Vancouver International Airport

Port Metro Vancouver

McQuarrie Hunter LLP

Grant Thornton

Fraser River Pile and Dredge

Royal Bank 

Norlien Foundation

River Market at Westminster Quay

 

More information about National Philanthropy Day can be found at
www.nationalphilanthropyday.net <http://www.nationalphilanthropyday.net/> . 

 

The Fraser River Discovery Centre is located at 788 Quayside Drive, New
Westminster. It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

 

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For further information please contact:

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Kathleen Bertrand | Exhibit and Communication Coordinator

Fraser River Discovery Centre

788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada

T 604.521.8401 ext. 104  |*F 604.521.9401

www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

 

To restore the river to health, we first have to comprehend it. - Alan
Haig-Brown The Fraser River

 

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before printing.

 

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