Royal LePagers step out for a glamourous evening in support of women's
shelters and violence prevention programs

TORONTO , Sept. 22 /CNW/ - The resurgence of Canada's real estate market is keeping realtors busy, but Royal LePage agents and brokers are still finding time to support their charity, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.

On October 3rd over 400 real estate agents and business professionals will fill the ballroom at the Royal York Hotel in celebration of The 3rd Annual Shelter Gala. All proceeds from the evening will go to support women's shelters and violence prevention and education programs throughout Canada .

"This is our tenth anniversary, and we are thrilled at the support and commitment our partners continue to provide each and every year," said Sandra Diaz , Executive Director and President, Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. "Their generosity has changed the lives of women and children in communities across Canada ."

Hosted by radio personality CHFI's Erin Davis , the evening will feature a performance by The Community Soul Project, an impressive live and silent auction and a raffle for a Cartier watch valued over $7900 . Last year's event raised over $55,000 , and this year the hope is to raise even more!

    
    WHAT:   Shelter Gala, in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
    WHEN:   Saturday, October 3rd, 6:30 p.m.
    WHERE:  The Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto
    

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has a limited number of free media passes for those interested in covering the event.

About Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised more than $9 million to become Canada's largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women's shelters and violence prevention programs. Because all of the Foundation's administrative costs are underwritten by Royal LePage, 100% of all donations go directly to helping 30,000 women and children across Canada each year. www.royallepage.ca/shelter

For further information: Jennifer Page, Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected]