Editor:
I am writing to you today because, this being my first year as executive director of the Hyack Festival, I’ve had the opportunity to marvel at the strong community bonds and fantastic support offered to us by individuals, organizations and businesses in New Westminster.
Like our president, Bryn Ward, says, “it takes a community to raise a child,” and the Hyack Festival truly is the child of our entire community and could not be possible without this enormous participatory effort.
This year, the long list of local champions has included many sponsors, and we engaged many associations, businesses and individuals who donated their time and resources. From Telus Shares, the Surrey Radio Club, Last Door Recovery Centre, New West Arts Council, the Uptown Property Group, Starbucks at 555 Sixth St., NWSS Hyack Football Team, Thornebridge Gardens, Lt. Suzanne Devitt, Geoff Pinkerton and Scouts Canada, to Surinder Kaint, Easy Financial, our VIP drivers, our float and band judges and many, many others, I was truly moved by everyone’s willingness to help.
I cannot possibly name all our supporters and volunteers here, including all our board members and our Hyack Festival members and their families, who put in countless hours of volunteer work, all year round, but I am personally grateful to each and every one who participated in, helped organize or offered their gift (of time or other) to the Hyack Festival, for the sole reason of putting a smile on people’s faces. You created lasting memories for our beautiful community. Thank you.
Brunella Battista, New Westminster
