In the “Secure the Future” fundraising campaign, there are several different initiatives to raise the money needed to pay down the CRCC mortgage. “Make Room at the Ridge” is one in which we are seeking sponsors for the 27 ensuite bedrooms at CRCC. The sponsorship can be made in honour of someone (like a grandchild) or in memory of someone (such as parents or a spouse). In March, for example, a couple sponsored “Mount Sedgewick” in memory of their parents who they characterized as their “fountains of love.” Dedications will be recorded in a “Donor Recognition Edition” of our CRCC photo book which is kept in the front room of the centre.
CRCC has become a reality due to the generosity of countless people. One may ask, why give what we have to others? The answer is simple — to identify ourselves more with Jesus Christ on the cross. During Holy Week, we were witnesses to Christ‘s unparalleled sacrifices for us, and we were reminded that we are called to be the face of God to those who surround us. Pope Francis described the Church as a field hospital. CRCC offers a very peaceful and restorative space for those seeking spiritual help and love in the midst of life’s battles.
Sponsorship of one of the rooms at CRCC could be paid over a three-year tax period. We may think of it as our Lenten AND Advent almsgiving. Thus far, we have 14 rooms that have been spoken for by donors, and 13 remain.
The names of the remaining ensuites are found below:
- Garibaldi Mountain – In honour of Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB
- Serratus Mountain
- Mount Dione
- Ledge Mountain
- Red Tusk
- Cloudburst Mountain
- Cinder Cone
- Mamquam Mountain
- The Sphinx
- Mount Meager
- Goat Ridge
- Overlord Mountain
- Lake Lovely Water
Thank you to all the donors who generously sponsored the following rooms:
- Sky Pilot – In memory of Fr. Joseph Soria
- Tantalus Mountain
- Alpha Mountain
- Omega Mountain
- The Black Tusk
- Whistler Mountain
- The Lions
- The Co-Pilot
- Castle Towers
- Mount Sheer
- Mount Sedgewick
- Anvil Island
- Stawamus Chief
- Garibaldi Lake
If you would like to sponsor a room, please contact M. Elizabeth Boyd, Co-Chair CRCC Fundraising Committee at melizboyd@copperridgeconferencecentre.ca.