The Nite of Hope is an elegant dinner, fashion show and silent auction evening held each Spring in Richmond, British Columbia for over 450 attendees.

The event raises monies for resources and benefits the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, B.C. Yukon Chapter while also raising awareness to the devastating effects of breast cancer and provides support and encouragement to survivors.

Each year a keynote speaker provides a moving and hopeful message regarding breast cancer.

2008 will mark the tenth annual gala Nite of Hope.

Judi Miller began fundraising efforts fifteen years ago in her home with all proceeds going to breast cancer research. Ten years ago, she decided to take the event into an evening format at a local Hotel, complete with entertainment, fashion show, silent auction items and a raffle. Judi has lost both her mother and young sister-in-law to the disease and decided to fight back.

“BREAST CANCER DOESN’T PLAY FAIR....IT PLAYS TO WIN..... AND SO DO I” is her motto.

The event is attended by men and women from the local community of Richmond and indeed the whole of greater Vancouver.

Sponsors have included Newspapers, Financial Institutions, Technology companies, Pharmaceutical companies, Law Firms, Travel agencies, Clothing manufacturers and individuals from Greater Vancouver.

The event has raised in excess of $1,000,000.00 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, B.C. Yukon Chapter. Nite of Hope 2008 "A Decade of Hope" April 8th, 2008 at the RiverRock Casino Resort in Richmond.