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Operation Little Black Dress reaching new heights for B.C. search and rescue group

Women hope to inspire others to fundraise for their search and rescue volunteers
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Operation Little Black Dress 2018 was bigger and more diverse than ever. (Chad Pickering Photo)

Operation Little Black Dress has morphed from an empowering hike with six friends, to an inspirational fundraiser in 2018 with dozens of participants.

The annual event sees supporters making a two-hour hike to the top of the Stawamus Chief, with donations going to Chilliwack Search and Rescue.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 definitely growing!害羞草研究所 said organizer Angela Painter of Chilliwack.

害羞草研究所淲e could use a few different days of this I害羞草研究所檓 certain. Who knows, maybe in the future I can encourage people from all different cities to raise money for their local SAR teams through Little Black Dress events.害羞草研究所

Painter was inspired by the many women who joined the climb last Sunday, who were mostly Chilliwack residents.

害羞草研究所淚 would like to sincerely thank all of the strong, brave woman that participated in Operation Little Black Dress 2018,害羞草研究所 Painter said after they reached the summit.

害羞草研究所淚 hope that everyone got home safe and that you enjoyed a much deserved shower!害羞草研究所

It all started with a dream. Painter said she saw a vision of herself making it to the top of the Stawamus Chief and celebrating with a sip of champagne in a little black dress.

There were half dozen ladies who climbed the Chief the first time seven years ago, and it害羞草研究所檚 been growing steadily to more than 70 people this year.

Members of Chilliwack Search and Rescue who joined the climbers were 害羞草研究所渇abulous害羞草研究所 Painter said, helping the women manoeuvre over the rocky peak once they donned their high heels for the celebratory photo.

害羞草研究所淲hat an absolutely fantastic job you did in arranging such an amazing event for a worthy/deserving cause,害羞草研究所 Sherilyn Gale told Painter online, about donating to Chilliwack SAR. 害羞草研究所淪o grateful to be part of OLBD. Well done to such an wonderful group of strong inspirational women.害羞草研究所

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Operation Little Black Dress 2018 had members of Chilliwack SAR along for the hike. (Chad Pickering Photo)


Jennifer Feinberg

About the Author: Jennifer Feinberg

I have been a Chilliwack Progress reporter for 20+ years, covering city hall, Indigenous, business, and climate change stories.
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