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Community Foundation virtual fundraiser features local entertainers

During the Prince George Community Foundation's 25th anniversary there will be a celebration of a different kind to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The fundraiser will be held virtually on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on a variety of platforms.
Rick Stavely
Rick Stavely will perform during the Prince George Community Foundation's 25th anniversary virtual celebration on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.

During the Prince George Community Foundation's 25th anniversary there will be a celebration of a different kind to keep everyone safe during the pandemic.

The fundraiser will be held virtually on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on a variety of platforms.

The show offers viewers a taste of Prince George talent in an effort to raise at least $50,000. 

Originally, the fundraising goal was set at $25,000 and Jim and Noreen Rustad will generously match donations up to $25,000 to inspire others to donate as well.

During the event's broadcast, viewers can enjoy the talents of the band Studio 720, musician Rick Stavely, the stand-up comedy of Mike McGuire and view the artwork of Emily Holmes.

Stavely hasn't let the pandemic stop his creativity and he has continued to record music and develop his talents. 

"I'm working in studio with my brother Gary Stavely behind the wheel as producer and editor and some top Canadian writers and first class musicians from around the world," he said. "During the pandemic, it's been going great. I'm learning a lot and getting a bigger fan base because of all the online stuff that I'm doing."

He's found a very supportive online community of like-minded musicians that continue to lift him up.

"Everybody's working together and there's room out there for every voice," Stavely said. "I'm learning a lot."

Participating in a fundraiser for local causes is nothing new for Stavely, who always provided live entertainment at the Prince George Relay For Life. Most recently, Stavely was on the list of entertainers at the Northern BC United Way Virtual Christmas Party fundraiser.

Stavely recently released three songs including Hag on the Jukebox, A Lot Like Me and I've Got Nothing and a soon-to-be-released song, which debuts during the Community Foundation's event called Right Where We Belong.

"Just to be part of this show is huge for me," Stavely said. "The Community Foundation does so much in keeping our community strong in a time when the pandemic is showing its ugly face."

The show will be on CKPG-TV, www.PGCF.ca and the Prince George Community Foundation's Facebook Live page.

Founded in 1995, the Prince George Community Foundation facilitates philanthropy by partnering with donors to build permanent endowment funds that support community projects. Start the fundraising early by donating now through the Community Foundation's website at www.pgcf.ca.