What is it?
From now until Christmas Eve, have your gifts wrapped by volunteers at the gift wrap workshop at Lougheed Town Centre. It’s all by donation with proceeds going to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.
Why you should stop by?
It’s all for charity! And, in the end, you’ll get some beautifully wrapped presents to put under the tree, so really it’s win-win for everyone.
How much?
All gift-wrapping is done by donation, but the organizers have a list of suggested donations based on the size of the present you want wrapped. Here’s what they suggest you give:
- $2 for small packages
- $3 for medium packages
- $4 for large packages
- $5 for extra-large packages
You can also grab a gift box (or two) for $2 each.
Who will the money help?
As mentioned above, all proceeds collected from now until Christmas Eve will be donated directly to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. The foundation is an independent charitable organization that raises millions of dollars every year to help fund projects, equipment purchases, research and education at the New Westminster-based hospital. Oh and keep in mind that Royal Columbian takes patient referrals from around the province, not just New Westminster. It’s also the only hospital in the province with cardiac, trauma, neurosciences, high-risk maternity, and neonatal care unit all on one site.
Where can I find this giftwrapping station?
The by-donation event is happening at Lougheed Town Centre, 9855 Austin Ave. You’ll find the gift wrap crew located next to Santa’s Wonderland (near London Drugs).
What time?
Lougheed Town Centre is open now until Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the mall is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and, from Dec. 19 to 23, it’s open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For last minute shoppers on Christmas Eve, Lougheed mall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more on the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, go to rchfoundation.com.
