ENM Co-Sponsors LAPS Annual Gala
- By Admin
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- 05 Jan, 2019
On November 3rd, the Langley Animal Protection Society hosted its 11th Annual Furry Tail Endings Gala at the Cascades Casino. The event had a “Nighttime in Gotham” theme, with many guests decked out in Gotham or Batman-inspired costumes.
ENM was one of several sponsors of the event, donating $3500 that went towards providing the interior décor for the Gala.
“This event means a lot to us,” says Daniel Greenhalgh, ENM’s co-founder. “We’ve worked with LAPS extensively over the last few years in constructing their ISOasis for sick and injured cats. The cause is important for Colin and myself and for most of our staff at ENM.”
The Gala was attended by over 450 guests, including many local dignitaries. Both the Langley City and Township mayors were in attendance, as well as the majority of council from the Township. Most of the firefighters from the Township were there as well. It was hosted by radio DJs Matt and Drew from 103.5 FM.
More than $152,000 was raised, up from $137,000 in 2017. The amount was the second highest total in the Gala’s history. After expenses, the event netted $91,000 for the shelter, which will go directly to caring for the more than 1,400 stray, lost and unwanted animals that will come into LAPS’ care in the coming year.
Dan Greenhalgh attended with his girlfriend, while ENM President Colin Lacey attended with his wife and Business Development Manager Karin Lacey. Several other ENM staff were also in attendance.
“It’s a very positive, very fun event,” says Greenhalgh. “It’s one of the more significant social events in Langley, second only to the Mayor’s Ball.”
A big portion of the night’s donations came from one surprise source: Township Councillor and Fort Langley developer Eric Woodward, who pledged $100,000 through his newly formed foundation towards the operating costs of ENM’s ISOasis facility.
More than $53,000 was raised through silent and live auctions of items such as a Victoria getaway, a weekend at Sun Peaks and a sturgeon fishing excursion.
LAPS executive director Jayne Nelson was thrilled with the night’s results. “It’s fitting that we had a superhero theme, because we have so many real-life heroes who help us out each year. I am always so inspired by the people we meet.”
