BC Cultural Diversity Association Joins Community in Fundraising Dinner for Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy Victims.
On May 14, 2025, the BC Cultural Diversity Association, led by President Violet Chan, Vice-President Dave S. Hayer, Treasurer Brea Huang Sami, Director Don Mackenzie, and many other community leaders, members, including Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond and Catherine Yuen attended a heartfelt fundraising dinner held in Vancouver in support of the victims of the recent Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival Tragedy on 4/26.
The evening began with a prayer and a moment of silence to honor the lives lost and those injured on April 26,2025 . The tragic incident involved a truck ramming that resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals and injuries to dozens more who were attending Lapu-Lapu Filipino Festival in Vancouver on 4/26.
Hundreds of community members from diverse organizations came together for the event, held at the Continental Seafood Restaurant in Richmond. Attendees included representatives from various Rotary Clubs, such as:
Dean Hsieh, District Governor 2026–2027, Rotary District 5040
Mateo Caparas, Past President, Rotary Club of Vancouver-Mountainview
Jim Ling, President 2024–2025, Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset
Grace Tsang, Past President, Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset
William Tsai, Past President, Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial
The gathering was a powerful demonstration of community solidarity and compassion, with all present united in their support for the victims, their families, and friends affected by the tragedy.
Stay safe and stay healthy!
Sincerely,
Dave S. Hayer
