The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) recently recognised two members for their commitment to charity and community causes.
Realtors Chris Chan and Jimi Brockett were honoured with the Realtors Care Award at REBGV’s annual Medallion Club Awards gala.
Chan, of Regent Park Realty in Vancouver, founded the Young Ambassadors Program, which creates projects for youth across the Lower Mainland to volunteer and fundraise for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Chan’s son was diagnosed with leukemia at three years old. Seeing Children’s Hospital at work through his son’s recovery gave Chan an appreciation for the hospital’s need for help and funding. The charity has raised $700,000 in the past five years.
In addition to his work with the Young Ambassadors Program, Chan has served as a board member of the Chinese Miracle Weekend at the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. He’s also an avid blood donor and advocate for blood donation.
Brockett, of Dexter Associates Realty in Vancouver, lost his son Ryder to brain cancer. During the treatment process, Brockett saw his community come to his aid and support his family through this tough time. As soon as he was in the position to give back he jumped at the opportunity.
Brockett is the captain of one of the largest teams in the Ride to Conquer Cancer – Riders for Ryders. The team has raised more than $2 million since 2009. Brockett also founded Foundation 33, a non-profit that’s dedicated to helping families affected by cancer by just making them smile.
