Big Brothers Big Sisters of 91原创 is back with its third annual Big Deal Charity Gala on Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre.

This year鈥檚 gala features a Casino Royale theme and the return of The Big Deal Game Show, which takes a unique spin on the TV show Deal or No Deal, explained executive director Roslyn Henderson.

鈥淚t鈥檒l have a little bit of a James Bond feel to it with regards to the attire and the decor at the event, and then of course casino themed activities,鈥� she said.

According to Henderson, about $12,000 is available in prizes within the game show prize packages.

In addition to the game show, blackjack and roulette will be set up for guests to play with 鈥渇unny money.鈥� There will also be a silent auction, and a live performance by Van City Showgirls, a Vegas-style dance entertainment company based in Vancouver.

While it鈥檚 the third annual gala, Big Brothers hasn鈥檛 hosted the event since October 2021.

鈥淲e鈥檝e been waiting three years to host our third annual, so we鈥檙e definitely excited to be finally able to gather with our community and supporters and celebrate the power of mentoring.鈥�

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There are still some and sponsorship opportunities available.

All funds raised from the gala go towards agency鈥檚 mentorship programs, which provide activities and support for mentoring matches and waitlisted families.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a registered non-profit in Canada, which offers mentoring programs to provide youth with a role model to talk to and share experiences with as they grow up. They also offer an in-school mentoring program, and after school physical activity programs for boys and girls.

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