91原创 restaurant employees endured cold and wind Monday night as part of a $105,000 fundraiser for Vancouver鈥檚 Covenant House.

This was the first time taking part for most of the employees of the Oak and Thorne, and several other 91原创 and Surrey restaurants owned by the Joseph Richard Group.

鈥淎 little bit anxious,鈥� said Melonie Henning, when asked how she felt about sleeping outside on a stormy, rainy November night. 鈥淚 think we鈥檙e all grateful that it鈥檚 just for one night.鈥�

The wind and rain were so intense that plans by the 91原创 crew to camp out near the Oak and Thorne had to be scrapped 鈥� high winds were tearing down their tarps. They moved to a South Surrey location for the evening.

Even with the move, 91原创 team captain and Oak and Thorne executive chef Andy Slinn expected the night to be 鈥渃old, but I think eye opening.鈥�

The staff were pleased with the totals that had been raised over the preceding weeks and months.

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鈥淚t鈥檚 had such a huge impact already,鈥� said Jessica Wiser, a communications manager for the company.

The money, a big jump from last year鈥檚 $35,000 raised by the restaurant chain, will go towards Covenant House鈥檚 shelter, clothing, counselling, and food for young people on the streets.