Life Commitment: An Intimate Dinner for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

On September 23rd, philanthropists and civic leaders gathered at the home of Lorne and Melita Segal for what has been called “the season’s most impressive gala.” The vision for the dinner’s stunning decor was brought to life by MVKA Productions.

The Segal’s full-length pool was covered with a transparent floor that supported clear acrylic dining tables and chairs, giving the impression that guests were literally dining on top of the water, while enjoying a delicious five-course meal crafted by OPUS Catering.  

The weekend service announcement was made in this incredible setting where guests generously accepted the funding challenge, pledging their own commitments to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.

All photos courtesy of Lydia Nagai

All photos courtesy of Lydia Nagai

All photos courtesy of Lydia Nagai

All photos courtesy of Lydia Nagai

Sponsor Commitments

RBC

MVKA Productions ~ OPUS Catering ~ David Aisenstat, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar ~ Alison Lawton, Mindset Foundation

Event Sponsors

A&B Party Rentals ~ CBC ~ Charton-Hobbs ~ Granville Entertainment Group ~ Flowers by Jean at Southland ~ Evan Orion, Flowerz ~ Furnishings by Corey ~ Metropolitan Printers ~ Paperny Films ~ Select Wine Merchants

Hosts ~ Lorne and Melita Segal

Co-Chairs ~ John deC. Evans ~ Robert Ledingham

Master of Ceremonies ~ Ian Hanomansing

Leadership Commitments

Anonymous ~ Government of British Columbia ~ Joseph Segal Family Foundation
Face the World Foundation ~ Buschlen Mowatt Foundation ~ Vision Critical
Bruce & Ginny Orr ~ Michael Audain ~ Mark V.C. Virgin Law Corporation
Rebecca Mackay ~ TELUS Communications ~ Wesbild International
Paul & Devina Zalesky ~ David & Jill Lyall ~ Alexandra Diez Barroso
Brooke N. Wade Charitable Foundation ~ Fernwood Foundation
Sharlene & Harold Ludwig ~ Tracey Jackson Law Corporation

Generous Guests & Supporters

Andrew Abramowich & Jill Diamond
Robert Bailey
Gord Baizley
Kristy Brinkley
Karen & Steven Bruk
Katrina Carroll-Foster
Dr. John Cassils & Nina Bains Cassils
Daniel Craig
Marian & Gord Dixon
Sherry Doman
J Foster Eastman
Rick Erickson
Arya & Hamid Eshghi
Susan Evans
Steven & Jennifer Fitzgerald
Cathy Gudewill
Patti Gudewill
Jean-Marc Hebert
Lauren Horii
Barbara Inglis
Tiko Kerr
John Kuharchuk

Rebecca & John Mackay
Hanif & Zahra Mamdani
Vern & Nicole Milani
Dr. Julio Montaner
Marcella Munro
Diane & John Norton
Brent O’Connor
David Paperny
Patricia Philips
Salim & Farah Sayani
Laura Selman
Derek Shepherd
Ben Sigston
Jason & Monica Soprovich
Tracey Wade
Tanner Wilson
Kathy Winton
Lisa Wolverton
James Wright
Bob & Shirley Young
Dr. Chris Zed

We would also like to recognize every guest who attended, as well as our volunteers, committee members, and suppliers and supporters who may not have been mentioned. Each and every one of you made an important contribution to this event and we thank you!