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🎙️ Victoria HarbourCats Foundation's Judith Ethier on CFAX 1070 — Grand Slam Giving Auction

Judith Either, front right, with some of the board members from the Victoria HarbourCats Foundation about to give a speech to the audience at a HarbourCats baseball game.
Judith Either, front right, with some of the board members from the Victoria HarbourCats Foundation about to give a speech to the audience at a HarbourCats baseball game.

Victoria, BC – On July 11, the HarbourCats Foundation’s Events Coordinator, Judith Ethier, sat down with Al Ferraby on CFAX 1070’s “Mornings with Al Ferraby” to highlight the 2025 Grand Slam Giving Silent Auction. She shared how this year’s fundraiser supports youth baseball and softball programs across Greater Victoria and Nanaimo, breaking down cost barriers for young athletes.


🔗 Listen to the full interview here: What to Know About the HarbourCats Foundation's Grand Slam Giving Silent Auction on iHeart — part of the CFAX 1070 podcast lineup.


Key Takeaways from the Interview

  • Mission spotlight: Ethier emphasized the Foundation’s dedication to making youth sports inclusive by covering registration fees, equipment costs, and coaching support for children who might otherwise miss out.

  • Auction highlights: The silent auction—which runs through July 13, 2025—features an array of premium items donated by local businesses, with proceeds directly benefiting youth programming .

  • Community impact: Last year’s Grand Slam Giving raised over $150,000 via 50/50 ticket sales, surpassing the $120,000 mark in 2024—results that have tangible effects on the community’s youngest athletes.


How You Can Help

Ethier invited the community to:

  1. Browse the auction items online

  2. Register and place bids

  3. Attend in person to support youth sport access and development


Every bid contributes to the Foundation’s vision: “generating opportunities they might not otherwise have.” Supporting this auction means investing in confidence, teamwork, and life skills for local youth.


For full details on auction items or to place your bids before the July 13 deadline, visit the HarbourCats Foundation website. Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful difference!




About the Victoria HarbourCats Foundation: The Victoria HarbourCats Foundation is a charitable organization committed to fostering youth development, promoting community engagement, and supporting sports initiatives in Victoria and the surrounding areas. Through partnerships and collaborative efforts, the Foundation strives to create lasting positive impacts on the lives of local youth.


For media inquiries, please contact: info@VictoriaHarbourCatsFoundation.org.


 
 
 

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