Operation Little Black Dress 2023 raised $2,500 for Chilliwack Search and Rescue.
The annual mountain-climbing fundraiser to Stawamus Chief is a way to say a big thank-you to the local SAR volunteers who work so hard to keep everyone safe.
Organizer Angela Painter said they were able to drop off donations totalling $2,500 at a recent SAR weekly meeting.
The event has become a source of inspiration to others.
“I would love to say something about growth,” Painter added. “Ridge Meadows and a woman from Vancouver Island have also thrown successful events.
“My goal is to encourage other communities to start their own Operation Little Black Dress events to raise money for their local Search and Rescues.
“It’s as easy as picking a mountain, rounding up some girlfriends and adding a little black dress to your pack as the eleventh hiking essential.”
It all started with a dream in 2011. Painter said she saw a vision of herself atop the Stawamus Chief and celebrating with a sip of champagne in a little black dress. There were half dozen hikers who climbed the Chief the first time with Painter, and the fundraiser grew from there.
Painter sent out her sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who donated this year.
“Thank you to all of my friends that didn’t hike but donated online to this amazing group of volunteers!”
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