Imagine the Possibilities Gala Raises $70,000 for Abrigo Centre

“Lisboa Encantada” electrifies attendees at 2019 gala

With the help of our corporate sponsors, generous suppliers and over 380 guests, the Abrigo Centre raised a record $70,000 at this year’s Imagine the Possibilities Gala. The event, themed “Enchanted Lisbon”, was held on Saturday, April 6 in the Gerry Gallagher Hall at LiUNA Local 183.

The success of this year’s event in grounded in the support of our generous corporate sponsors. Leading the way for the fourth consecutive year is our Presenting Sponsor, LiUNA Local 183. Our thanks to Business Manager Jack Oliveira and the entire membership of Local 183 for their continued undying support. Abrigo would be remiss without acknowledging the annual generous contributions made by our Signature Sponsor Viana Roofing & Sheetmetal Ltd. and its President Manual DaCosta. Each year Mr. DaCosta goes above and beyond in his philanthropic support of the Abrigo Centre. Thank you. Finally, we should recognize the outstanding support provided by our Platinum Sponsor LiUNA OPDC,  Dinner Sponsor the Canadian Council of Construction Unions and the 12 other corporate sponsors of this event.

Thank you to our performers the Nancy Walker Jazz Trio, fadistas Teresa Santos, Jennifer Bettencourt and guitarists Valdemar Mejdoubi and Nuno Cristo. As well, thank you to DJ Vinay Lakhani for getting everyone on the dance floor after the evening’s formalities were wrapped up.

A final thank you to our Masters of Ceremonies Adriana Marques and Francisco Pegado of Camoes Radio & TV and the amazing crew at Most Excellent Productions for their tremendous generosity and continue partnership with the Abrigo Centre. As well. thank you to Stella Jurgen of 17 Designs for all her amazing work on all the design elements of this year’s event.

Highlites of the event can be found in this story from Camoes TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF2YRmS-WE8