The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton (SASCSL) will host its third annual INSPIRE fundraiser on Saturday, May 25.
The event, taking place at the Fox & Hound Canine Retreat in Bright’s Grove, celebrates “diverse intersectionalities by uniting the community to hear and learn from exceptional speakers, share stories, shop from a diverse area of curated, local vendors, and share a gourmet meal,” said executive director Chantel Butterfield.
“We hosted our inaugural INSPIRE event in 2022 and it has become an event folks anticipate and ask about throughout the year,” she said. “Our community’s response and support at having a unique event like this has become a Spring highlight and we couldn’t be more appreciative to the community for their enthusiasm.”
This year’s event features two keynote speakers: Fallon Farinacci and Justine Goulet.
Farinacci is Red River Métis and a child survivor, advocate, and speaker for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ and mental health.
Goulet is the founder and primary glass artist of Lake Life Studio in Camlachie.
The event also features local musician Jackie Davies, MC Hollie Millholland, food by Personal Touch Eatery & Catering, a fashion showcase curated by the OASIS, awards for local change-makers, an expanded vendor market, as well as fundraising games and giveaways.
“We are so excited to have Fallon, Justine and Jackie grace the INSPIRE stage and can’t wait to bring the community together again for this event,” said Butterfield.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased through Revelree here.