Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services in Lethbridge, Alta. recently held its 17th Annual Royal Gala Live & Silent Auction in support of the YWCA of Lethbridge and District’s Harbour House, a 24-bed crisis unit for women and children who are involved in abusive intimate partner relationships.

A record-setting $60,415 was raised, bringing the annual event’s grand total to more than $560,000.

“Before the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation even existed, the agents, staff and management of Royal LePage South Country Real Estate Services were committed to their local shelter,” says Shanan Spencer-Brown, executive director of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.

“Over the years, the success of their annual Royal Gala and the hard work they put into it is a testament to their continued passion for the cause. It’s truly inspiring to see what they have done to help abused women and children in their community.”