Every year for the last 22 years, the Can Do committee hosts a fun-filled event for those with disabilities and special needs in Prince George.
"We want to thank those who have disabilities for what they do in the community," Lorraine Young, Can Do committee member, said. "It's just to say thank you for doing the best they can and this is the social event where everybody can just get together and enjoy themselves. A lot of people don't go out much but this is the event they can't wait to get to and it's just beautiful to see. You should see how much fun they have. They're all dancing and there's a nice dinner. It's just great."
This year the event will be held at the Civic Centre on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Over the years attendance varies and as many as 200 people take part in the activities.
Doors open at 3 p.m. when participants can play bingo and listen to music.
Mayor Lyn Hall speaks at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 5:30. The dance follows.
To make this special occasion as accessible as possible, the committee, including Young from the Handy Circle Resource Society, fundraises throughout the year for most of the costs for the event. This year the committee is a bit short and is asking the public's support. The committee is looking for sponsorship for about 50 people.
Each dinner is $20 and Young said they're looking for businesses or individuals to cover the cost of one dinner or as many as they can.
"We try to give everybody a prize," Young said. "And that's the most important thing right there - to make sure that everybody gets something to take home with them."
Young said it's important for those with special needs to get out there and be part of the community and have fun with there friends and family.
Those with special needs wishing to get a ticket can call Young at 250-613-9403 or call the Handy Circle Resource Society and leave a message at 250-563-1852.
To make a donation email waytogocando@gmail.com and the committee can accept etransfers to that email as well.
