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Let's Set Sail and Change Lives together
Save the Date for our
13th Annual Zajac Nights Gala on Saturday, May 30, 2026!
Our Zajac Nights Gala, an extraordinary event that supports Zajac Ranch for Children—a nonprofit dedicated to creating life-changing summer camp experiences for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening, and debilitating conditions.
Our 2025 Gala, set sail into uncharted waters as the entire Terminal City Club transformed into a dazzling Cruise Ship on the high seas! Prepare to be amazed with a wide variety of unique aerial, ground acrobatic performances, and mesmerizing wine fairies from Blink Acro. Our sensational live singers, got everyone on the dance floor, and there was so much more enjoyed! It’s an evening packed with thrilling entertainment and unforgettable moments.
Our spectacular silent auction, was super successful where attendeed bid on exclusive items while cruising through an ocean of opportunities!
Silent Auction is LIVE!
View ItemsThe Zajac Nights Evening Social started at 7:00 PM, with those interested in a table for 10 at the Private Gala Dinner arrived at 5:00 PM. Individual tickets for the Gala Dinner were also available. To learn more about this event, contact us at [email protected] or call 604-739-0444.
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Buy Tickets“Every kid deserves to go to summer camp – let’s work on that together.”
- Mel Zajac #happycamper
Our U40 initiative is made up of dynamic young professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community. Zajac Nights brings together emerging talent from all industries alongside seasoned leaders and executives. This annual event offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a memorable evening while supporting a worthy cause.
Discover more about U40 opportunities and explore the incredible presenting members from last year’s gala.
Stay in touch to learn what the 2026 Gala will bring!
GALA DINNER TABLES FROM $5,000
An evening of luxury beginning at 5:00 PM, where you and your guests will embark on a culinary journey at the prestigious Terminal City Club. Enjoy an exquisite dinner, while navigating through inspiring stories and an exciting live auction. This exclusive package includes a reserved table for 10 and full access to the entertainment-filled Evening Social, ensuring your night is as thrilling as a voyage at sea. Check back here for our 2026 theme and information on dinner tables.
EVENING SOCIAL TICKETS FROM $250
The evening social starts at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening at the prestigious Terminal City Club! Indulge in exquisite cuisine and unlimited cocktails as you cruise through an evening filled with exciting entertainment. Navigate your way through a variety of themed rooms, each offering casino-style thrills, live musical performances, and exclusive silent auction treasures. With surprises around every corner, this is a voyage you won’t want to miss! Standby for our ticket sales link for our 2026 season in the fall , but in the meantime, please contact us directly at [email protected] or call 604-739-0444 and we can get you more information.
Raising the Bar Award Recipient
Kasondra Herrendorf Cohen is a Vancouver-born, third-generation philanthropist dedicated to supporting youth and their communities. In 2009, following her personal experiences with learning disabilities, Kasondra created an endowment, and ultimately founded the Face of Today Foundation (FOT), which addresses socio-economic barriers to education in Vancouver’s downtown eastside and neighboring areas.
In 2014, following the passing of her beloved father Hershel, Kasondra took over as CEO of the Herrendorf Family Foundation (HFF), with the mission to invest in strategic partnerships with global change leaders, and together, advocate for education, empowerment, and generational resilience. Under HFF’s We Got You program, youth are supported through access to Scholarships, Emergency Grants, Community, Charitable Partners, and MOM (Moms Offering More).
In 2019, FOT unveiled its first resource centre, which allowed for grassroots organizations to provide programming six days a week, while receiving funding by the foundation for wrap-around support including access to food, counseling, and academic support. The resource centre sees over 150 youth participate weekly in programs that encourage leadership, mentorship, and community engagement. In 2025, Face of Today was renamed The Landing Youth Centre, and is in the process of relocating to a brand-new building in partnership with the Herrendorf Family Foundation. The space is uniquely designed for better all-around support for youth.
With a 5-year-old daughter and now newborn twins, Kasondra’s role as a mother and advocate means the world to her. Being able to provide children the most out of life’s experiences is the goal of every parent. To know there are places like Zajac Ranch for Children and the Zajac family that are facilitating life-fulfilling opportunities to these beautiful children and their families is such an inspiration. Kasondra is proud to be a part of seeing the impact this organization has on the thousands of families it supports.
Kasondra remains a dedicated mother, philanthropist, and mentor in each jurisdiction her foundation touches, and looks to empower generational giving to support community resilience.
Interested in volunteer opportunities at our Zajac Nights Gala 2025?
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Please note, all volunteers will be required to arrive one hour prior to the dinner start time and available through the night until at least 10:00 PM, but we welcome those that can stay longer.
