Image: Advokate

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Fundraiser

Abbotsford non-profit to hold gala next month to benefit vulnerable women, low-income families

Sep 11, 2025 | 9:40 AM

ABBOTSFORD — An Abbotsford registered charity that supports vulnerable women and low-income families before, during and after pregnancy will hold a gala fundraiser next month.

Advokate Life & Education Services will host its 31st annual Celebrate Life Gala at the Abbotsford Ag-Rec Centre on Thursday, October 16.

The evening will include a delicious buffet dinner and a keynote presentation from keynote speaker Christina Bennett, whose work has been featured in Life News, Charisma and LifeSite News. Bennett has been described as a dynamic speaker whose powerful story is meant to inspire, motivate and encourage.

Image: Advokate / Last year’s gala fundraiser for Advokate.

The event is made possible through the generous support of a Diamond Sponsor, Glenbrook Homes.

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For more information and to RSVP, visit celebratelifegala.ca or call 604-852-4623 ext. 26.