The INSPIRE fundraising event is returning to a rooftop with breathtaking views.

Cloverdale鈥檚 SEMO Foundation will once again host their annual fundraiser atop 91原创鈥檚 Westlund Building.

The gala is set for Aug. 19 and funds raised will go to help five local charities.

鈥淲e are proud to host our annual fundraiser #INSPIRE2023 with a summer backdrop and amazing views,鈥� noted a post on the SEMO Foundation website, . 鈥淲e have lots of fun lined up and invite your to join us this year for an evening of fun and mingling.鈥�

The post said the local charities will be using the money they get to support their 2023 holiday efforts.

鈥淔rom summer games, golf putting green, interactive photo booth and raffle draws - it will be an evening to remember,鈥� the post continued.

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鈥淥ur goal was to have a space where people don鈥檛 feel confined to their tables,鈥� Manny Kang, director of the SEMO Foundation, explained to the Cloverdale Reporter last year when talking about why he chose to change the venue from previous years. 鈥淲e want people to be able to get up and move around, allow people to mingle, to meet others, and find out more about what we do鈥攁nd maybe meet some folks they haven鈥檛 met before or maybe reconnect with others.鈥�

According to SEMO Foundation, INSPIRE is so-named because the Foundation鈥檚 goal through the event, apart from raising funds for various charities, is to inspire people to volunteer in their own communities.

鈥淚f we can inspire one person to come forward and say, 鈥楬ey, it鈥檚 pretty cool what you guys are doing, I have an idea in mind, I just don鈥檛 know how to execute it.鈥� That鈥檚 what we stand for. It鈥檚 our message through this event.鈥�

The Foundation鈥檚 mantra is 鈥渇ood, clothes, and shelter.鈥� Those are the three causes that drive the foundation and its supporters, supporters they endearingly call the 鈥淪EMO Army.鈥�

The volunteer-run foundation has hosted galas, sports tournaments, and other fundraisers over the years. They also partner with other companies and groups to help with a wide range of fundraising and charitable opportunities.

The five charities SEMO is supporting through INSPIRE this year are: Surrey Food Bank, Surrey Christmas Bureau, Team Keian, Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and Club Conquer.

The SEMO Foundation was created 22 years ago when Kang鈥檚 mother, Tarsem Kaur Kang, passed away. Her nickname was 鈥淪emo鈥� and she was passionate about fundraising and helping others. She was always educating her family about the importance of service and volunteering. As such, the SEMO Foundation鈥檚 mission was forged in the quest to help those in need.

Tickets for the event are $70. Visit for more info, or to purchase tickets, or call 604-808-6463.

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