Zajac Nights is an annual charitable gala in support of Zajac Ranch for Children, an organization that provides transformative summer camp experiences for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions.
Last year we celebrated our 10th action-packed Zajac Nights!
Thank you to all our guests for joining us for our 10th Annual Zajac Nights event supporting Zajac Ranch for Children. Our event was a resounding success and heaps of fun for our amazing attendees with outstanding results including $603,618.00 raised to help send children to camp! Please enjoy this video and a sampling of photos from our event. If you missed out this year, we hope you’ll join us next year! You won’t want to miss out!
Event Committee
Jillian Pukesh
Committee Member
Born and raised in Kitsilano, Jill has always been passionate about community engagement and dedicating her time to meaningful causes. A graduate of the UBC with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, she has also honed her expertise in Social Media and Online Marketing. Currently on maternity leave from her successful career in real estate, Jill brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every project she takes on. Inspired by the impactful work of Zajac Ranch, Jill is excited to support their mission of providing life-changing summer camp experiences for children.

Alison Gillard
Committee Member
Alison Gillard, a Vancouver native, is a fashion and business professional with an associate's degree in Fashion Design and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from LA. After graduating, she moved to New York and worked in corporate marketing at Conde Nast. Now a new member of the Zajac Nights committee, Alison is excited to bring her philanthropic spirit and expertise to support the Zajac Ranch and its meaningful cause.

Anais Greer
4Front Mortgages/Mortgage Alliance
Committee Member
Anais brings over 15 years of professional experience in the finance industry in British Columbia and Alberta, most recently as a Sr Mortgage Consultant and partner in Tom + Anais Mortgages. Renowned for her ability to foster strong relationships with both personal and business clients across various sectors, Anais has extended this commitment to community service as a former Board member and longtime supporter of motionball -- an organization that raises funds in support of the Special Olympics. As a lifelong competitive athlete and Vancouverite, Anais is excited to now channel her skills and enthusiasm into the Zajac Nights fundraising event to make a difference for children and their families across the province.

Elsie Emes
Committee Member
Elsie Emes brings more than 35 years of experience in public markets, corporate governance, senior administration, and management. Elsie has worked with many companies both public and private, raising funds and listing or maintaining their listing on a recognized stock exchange. Now a proud member of the Zajac Nights committee, Elsie is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to support Zajac Ranch and its meaningful mission.
