Greater Vancouver Gala

Event Details

When

7pm - 9pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026

Where

Coast Langley City Hotel
& Convention Centre

20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley, BC V3A 7N2

A new chapter is unfolding... Join us for a night of powerful stories and life-saving impact as we turn the page to new opportunities.

Victoria Robinson

Keynote Speaker

Victoria Robinson has been a highly regarded voice in pro-life causes for over two decades. Her speaking engagements span across the United States and abroad. She is a national public speaker, author and former host of the radio show, Real Talk with Victoria, where her guests included politicians, authors, speakers and athletes. Victoria is a frequent co-host for Keep the Faith’s Podcast, Contagious Influencers of America.

She began her career with pro-life causes after she began volunteering at her local Pregnancy Resource Center. Several years later, she became the CEO.

Her own personal abortion story has been featured in several documentaries which collectively have garnered well over 15 million+ streaming views.

She is the founder of “ReAssemble”, offering after abortion education and recovery. Victoria is a regular column contributor to Voice of Truth.

She is the author of They Lied to Us, a compilation of women’s abortion stories, which is now in its 4th print. Her second book, They Lied to Us Too, focuses on men and abortion. She was also the host of HGTV’s, My House is Your House.

Victoria is a frequent guest on radio, podcasts and television shows, where she shares her own experience on the topic of abortion, its aftermath and the effects on men, women and society. She’s had numerous opinion pieces published on the subject.

With a no-holds-barred approach and genuine personality, her messages are not only timely, but funny, thought-provoking and powerful. Victoria is a self-proclaimed risk taker who feels called to wake up Christians from complacency.

Victoria is the mother of four grown, married daughters and has nine grandchildren. She is single and resides in the Nashville, TN area.

Mike Schouten

Advokate Executive Director

Mike is a mission-driven, relational leader with over 12 years of executive experience in the nonprofit sector and a 25-year background in leadership, community engagement, and development. Before joining Advokate, Mike was with ARPA Canada. During his time there, he helped launch We Need a Law, a public awareness campaign focused on building support for policies that protect pre-born children. His last three years with ARPA he served as their Executive Director. Mike has a strong sense of justice and holds tightly to his conviction that all human beings, regardless of physical or mental ability, are image bearers of our Creator and therefore have inherent worth and dignity.

Jerome Lengkeek

Event Emcee

Jerome works in the public sector as a policy and market analyst and serves on the boards of charities that support people in vulnerable situations. With a background in theatre and a passion for storytelling, he enjoys bringing energy and connection to every event. Jerome has previously served as an MC for corporate events, weddings, and fundraisers. A proud girl dad, he is delighted to support Advokate and its work helping girls and women find hope when facing unplanned pregnancies.

Sponsor a Table

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Silver Table

$450
  • 1 Table of 10 Seats
  • 2 Tickets to Pre-Dinner Reception
  • Preferential seating based on level of sponsorship
  • Acknowledgement on Screen

Gold Table

$750
  • 1 Table of 10 Seats
  • 4 Tickets to Pre-Dinner Reception
  • Preferential seating based on level of sponsorship
  • Acknowledgement on Screen
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Platinum Table

$1100
  • 1 Table of 10 Seats
  • 10 Tickets to Pre-Dinner Reception
  • Preferential seating based on level of sponsorship
  • Acknowledgement On Screen

Table Sponsors play a big role in helping us cover the costs of putting on the gala, allowing more of the donations given on the night of to go directly to the women, children, and families we support. Thank you for going the extra mile to make this gala a success.

All table purchases are tax deductible, minus the fair market value of the 10 meals, per CRA guidelines. In order to receive a tax receipt, your full name and mailing address are required.

General Seating

October 29, 2026 // 7PM - 9PM

General Seating is FREE, but RSVP is required. Please note that if you wish to sit at the same table as other friends/family in the General Seating section, you may need to arrive early in order to save spots.

Dinner Menu

Dinner will be served buffet style. If you or your guests require any dietary specific meals such as gluten-free or vegetarian, please email info@advokate.ca or call 604-852-4623 x4

Event Schedule

6:00pm Pre-Dinner Reception for Sponsors
6:15pm Doors open for main event
7:00pm Main event begins, dinner buffet open
9:00pm Main event concludes

Gala Livestream

Unable to join us in person? You can join us virtually as we’ll be live-streaming the gala the night of! Livestream will begin at 7:40pm on October 29.

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