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Join us for the 2024 TRU Foundation Gala

Last year this event raised over $250,000 to help students at Thompson Rivers University. Thank you for your support.

In its 30+ year history, this signature fundraising event has raised well over $1 million for student scholarships, bursaries, awards and specialty equipment.

This year marks our first Winter’s Ball.

You will enjoy delicious food, dancing, entertainment, and, most importantly, plenty of giving opportunities to support students in our community.

Presenting Sponsor

RBC

Event details

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Time: 6 p.m. – late

Theme: A Winter’s Ball

Location: Campus Activity Centre, TRU

Dress Code: Black Tie

Donate to this event

We are currently open to donations for the silent auction. If you are interested in participating, please contact Katrina Harding, Advancement Officer — Annual Giving to learn more.  kharding@tru.ca or phone 778-471-8469

Fund A Need

Fund-A-Need: Raise your paddle!

This year’s Fund-a-Need paddle raise is in support of the new TRU Wildfire: Centre for Wildfire Research, Education, Training, and Innovation.

What is a paddle raise?

The fund-a-need paddle raise is like an auction, but everyone wins, because everyone gives!

Each guest will have a numbered paddle. The auctioneer will start the bidding high. Everyone that raises their paddle at that level pledges to give at that level. The bidding continues until the needed amount of funds has been raised!

This year you have the opportunity add your fund-a-need gift at the time of your ticket purchase. If you are purchasing a table as part of a company, you have the option to give on behalf of your company.

Fund-a-Need gifts are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Silent Auction

Prepare for a stunning silent auction!

We are currently open to donations for the silent auction. If you would be interested in participating, please contact Katrina Harding, Advancement Officer — Annual Giving to learn more. kharding@tru.ca or phone 778-471-8469

Sponsors

RBC
KPMG
Concord Parking
Blazers
BCLC
GK Sound
TRU Conference Centre
Aramark
ACRES
AON
BSRE
HUB
Stantec
STITES
WestKey

Contact the 2024 Gala

Foundation Gala Inquiries

TRU Giving

giving@tru.ca

250-828-5264

Ticket Inquiries

Andrea Loehr

Advancement Office Assistant

aloehr@tru.ca

250-828-5264

Sponsorship and Silent Auction Inquiries

Katrina Harding

Advancement Officer Annual Giving

kharding@tru.ca

778-471-8469

Event Volunteer Inquiries

Serina Townsley

Advancement Events Coordinator

stownsley@tru.ca

250-852-7228

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