From left: Warren Strong, Pamela Coray (from the Women’s Community House) and Patricia van Diepen.

Children whose lives are caught up in the turmoil of parental conflict sometimes don’t get adequate nutrition.  Patricia van Diepen, a Realtor at Sutton Group – Preferred Realty in London, Ont., recently presented $2,780 to the Women’s Community House.  The money is expected to fund 2,224 meals for children who are staying at the shelter with their mothers. Van Diepen organized the Lunch for a Bunch Christmas Extravaganza fundraiser, which brought together shoppers and local artisans for early Christmas gift buying.  People also had the opportunity to bid on 22 silent auction items and buy tickets for raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw.  Van Diepen enlisted the help of fellow sales rep Warren Strong and her friend Marsha Bergeron to reach out to local businesses and individuals to sell their wares and/or donate items. Broker of record Gerry Weir donated hockey tickets and a gift certificate to a restaurant.