{"id":44881,"date":"2024-05-11T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=44881"},"modified":"2024-05-11T11:05:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T14:05:00","slug":"video-photos-fraba-community-champions-gala-helps-youth-in-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=44881","title":{"rendered":"UPDATED: VIDEO\/PHOTOS: FRABA Community champions gala helps youth in community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>UPDATED MAY 11 at 11:05 a.m.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WAVERLEY:<\/strong> It was a dazzling night of support for youth sport and recreation in our communities on April 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of $8,000 was raised, organizers said, for youth through the Community Champions gala organized and put on by the Fall River &amp; Area Business Association (FRABA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we spoke to them on the night of the event, they had hoped to raise more than $6,000, and exceeded that number once it was all said and done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The night featured great entertainment, delectable treats, and some drinks from a variety of local vendors all in support of local youth activities, arts, and sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was even some non-alcoholic drinks available, and finger food from The Fourth Lock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler MacNeil, from Premier Mortgage, spoke at the start of the night to the more than 150 or so in attendance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A complementary drink glass will be provided by Instant Imprints, a FRABA member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All funds raised on the night are going to the FRABA Community Youth Activity &amp; Sport Committee so they can give it back to local youth activities in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;34&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Community Champions Gala took place April 27 at Cheema Aquatic Club, located at 135 Champions Way in Waverley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower Sackville crooner Jon Cyr was the musical entertainment for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the video story, sponsored by Joanne Pullin, eXp Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video shot\/edited by Matt Dagley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIDEO:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VIDEO STORY: Community support strong at FRABA Community Champions gala\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xz-BrwYXLwY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;192&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44891\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pat interviews Deb Peddle-Hann on the Champions Gala event. (Dagley Media photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/d3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44892\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jon Cyr performs at the Gala. (Dagley Media photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;206&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/g1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44895\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pat Healey outside the Gala put on by FRABA at Cheema. 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