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Pirate Pak Day raises $92,358

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, thousands of customers across B.C. and Alberta raised a record $92,358 for White Spot’s eighth annual Pirate Pak Day fundraiser. Both Richmond locations (Ackroyd and Richmond Centre) sold a total of 2,021 paks.
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Roy Kurian, manager of White Spot on No. 3 Road, helped serve up some of the 2,000 or so Pirate Paks his restaurant sold on the 8th annual Pirate Pak Day last Wednesday (Aug.12) to support Zajac Ranch’s summer camp for children in need. A toonie from every Pak sold across B.C. and Alberta helped raise $92,358. Photo by Fatima Riaz/Special to the News the shows off an adult Pirate Pak. The much-anticipated Pirate Pak Day is back, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12. A toonie from every Pak sale will be donated to Zajac Ranch’s summer camp for children in need. Last year, the White Spot on No. 3 Road alone sold 1,000 Pirate Paks. Photo by Fatima Riaz/Special to the News.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, thousands of customers across B.C. and Alberta raised a record $92,358 for White Spot’s eighth annual Pirate Pak Day fundraiser.

Both Richmond locations (Ackroyd and Richmond Centre) sold a total of 2,021 paks.

For one day each year, youth and adults who are young-at-heart can purchase the iconic boat from Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain.  

The bounty raised helps send more than 60 children and young adults to Zajac Ranch in Mission, B.C.

White Spot donated $2 from each Kids and Adult Pirate Pak sold — plus contributions received in lieu of Pirate Paks — to Zajac Ranch, a B.C. charity that gives children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities an unforgettable camp experience.

Since the program began in 2008, White Spot has raised a total of $439,530, providing hundreds of young “mateys” with a meaningful camp experience. This year’s single-day event saw a record number of 46,179  Pirate Paks sold, with Langley (Willowbrook) at the helm selling the most ships.  

Every year, White Spot staff and enthusiastic customers dress up as modern day swashbucklers and adventurers of the sea, all in the name of charity and good-hearted fun. Photos of the event are available on the White Spot Facebook page or by searching #whitespot #PiratePakDay on Twitter & Instagram.

“Every year, White Spot is overwhelmed by the support our community shows us on Pirate Pak Day. This year is no exception,” said Warren Erhart, White Spot president and CEO.