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Evening of Champions a Success
More than $100K raised for the BC Cancer Foundation

On Friday, October 28th the Wedgewood Cycling Team hosted an Evening of Champions with two of cycling's greatest riders – Eddy and Axel Merckx.

Hosted at the Vancouver Club, the sold-out fundraising banquet brought in more than $100K in proceeds for cancer research in British Columbia through ticket sales, an event raffle, and a silent auction.

Eddy and Axel Merckx held a press conference prior to the fundraising gala and spoke to dinner guests about their reasons for supporting the cancer research.

"Cancer has affected my son's mother-in-law, my friends and my fellow riders in the cycling community,” said Eddy Merckx before the dinner. “I am happy that my first visit to Vancouver is to support cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation. I hope it can make a difference.”

Axel Merckx spends his off-season with his wife Jodi in her home town Kelowna, B.C. He jumped at the opportunity to help with the event, when his mother-in law, Colleen Cross, a breast cancer survivor asked him for his support.

With Philip Meyer – local cycling enthusiast, cancer survivor, and general manager of the Wedgewood Hotel – leading the show, and the support of Mary McNeil, BC Cancer Foundation President and CEO, the Evening of Champions became a sure thing.

Three-hundred guests attended the event, including Vancouver Major Larry Campbell, who continues to be a strong advocate for cycling. His vision for cycling in Vancouver is as a leader and a nation-wide centre of excellence.

Thanks to the enthusiastic support of the Merckx and Cross families, volunteers, sponsors, contributors and guests, the event was a huge success. Proceeds from the event have been donated to the BC Cancer Foundation to a breast cancer program at the BC Cancer Agency in Kelowna, and testicular cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver.

Thank you to everyone – particularly the Merckx and Cross families – for helping to make the evening truly a night for champions!

More event coverage
Read the BC Cancer Foundation press release.
Visit Canadian Cyclist for event coverage by Gord Ross.

Raffle Winners
The Evening of Champions raffle raised more than $13,000 alone for the BC Cancer Foundation (BC Class B Gaming Event Licence Number TR-RG21225A).

The spirit of fundraising ran deep among the dinner attendees, and many lucky winners of the raffle, put their winnings back into the auction to raise even more funds for the cause!

Who Won What

Prize	Winner
Eddy Merckx Road Bike	Andrew Schurer
Wedgewood Hotel Weekend Escape, Penthouse two nights, dinner for two in Bacchus Restaurant	John Murphy
Axel Merckx signed Tour de France jersey 2005	David M. Hall
Eddy Merckx signed Molteni jersey	James Olson
Brad McGee signed jersey	Horacio Chaves
Bobby Julich signed CSC jersey	Megan Stanley
Nathan O’Neill signed Navigators Australian Champs jersey	Edward Smith
David O’Loughlin signed Navigators Irish Champs jersey	Donald Ricci
George Hincapie signed Discovery jersey	Andrew Attwell
Michael Rasmussen signed Rabobank jersey	Shiela MacKay
Floyd Landis signed Phonak jersey	Horacio Chaves
Tony Rominger signed jersey	Chris White
One night escape at the Four Seasons in Whistler	David M. Hall
Lance Armstrong signed commemorative issue of Sports Illustrated	Jack Taunton
Signed Axel Merckx photograph from the Tour de France 2005	Robert Hardy
25th anniversary Eddy Merckx jersey	Paul Belfore
signed Eddy Merckx jersey	Vladirim Mikler
Gift Basket of toiletries from Gilchrest & Soames	Kim Mackie

Tax Receipts
For the $300 individual tickets a tax receipt in the amount $225 per ticket will be issued by the BC Cancer Foundation.

For the $7'500 Diamond ticket package a tax receipt in the amount $6,300 per package will be issued by the BC Cancer Foundation.

Contact Philip Meyer with your questions.

Many thanks to our sponsors...
We graciously thank our sponsors for this event -- Moet & Chandon for their support of the reception, and Mission Hill Family Estate for their support of the dinner. As well, we thank our club sponsors (at right) who have made this event come to life!

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