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The LifeLid Gala is THIS WEEK!

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

On Saturday, June 27th, Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, will host the LifeLid Art Gala at the Winsor Gallery with proceeds supporting BC Children’s Hospital.

2nd Annual Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile

Ten artists have created their interpretations celebrating life on a life-size coffin lid made from BC denim pine as the canvas for their inspiration. The LifeLid Gala is the showing, fundraising auction and party celebrating this art.

These ten unique masterpieces will be auctioned off at the LifeLid Gala June 27th at Winsor Gallery. Proceeds to benefit BC Children’s Hospital.

More Life to the Lid:
One LifeLid has been selected to be incorporated into the design of a lululemon t-shirt (see above). Prints of details from all 10 Lifelids will be available in limited edition archival ink jet prints at www.vantageartprojects.com. Both will be for sale with again proceeds benefiting BC Children’s Hospital.

Tickets $99:
Online tickets available at LifeLidGala.com
Absentee bids are welcome. Registration form is available on the website.
Dress to impress and join us for some artful fun June 27th.

Location:
Winsor Gallery, 3025 Granville Street, Vancouver

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Chip’s Not Dead Yet 2009

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

On Saturday, June 20th, Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, hosted the Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile, the funnest charity race alive!

2nd Annual Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile

Proceeds from the registration of the 1-mile run which took place on West 10th in Point Grey, plus an equal amount contributed personally by Wilson (up to $150k) went straight to the BC Children’s Hospital.

2nd Annual Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile

The event provided non-stop entertainment for the family with the themed heats (matching costumes in tow) including a Pooch Parade, the Superhero Half Mile Family Wave, the High Heel Dash, the $20,000 Elite Race and more.

2nd Annual Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile

After the race, attendees enjoyed the various activities past the finish line including the Russel beer garden, live entertainment from the likes of Current Swell, Armchair Cynics, RUN GMC and Daniel Wesley, and the opportunity to get free swag and further give to the cause with the upcoming post-race celebration, the LifeLid Gala.

2nd Annual Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile

LifeLid Gala (funds also going to the BC Children’s Hospital) is coming up this week on June 27th. To find out more about Chip’s Not Dead Yet, visit the website, HERE. To find out more about the upcoming LifeLid Gala, stay tuned to the Urban Mixer blog (HERE) or visit the website, HERE.

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