The sold out Raising Hope Gala is happening this Friday Night at the Eastend Memorial Hall.

Organized by the We Day Group at the Eastend School, this is a fundraising effort for the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon.

Committee chair, Janise Michel, said, "We are raising $30,000 for Ronald McDonald House, and the reason we have that number, of $30,000 is that's what it takes to adopt a room at Ronald McDonald House. You're essentially sponsoring a room that's $10,000 and that's just a third of the operating cost of one room.

The evening begins at 6:00 PM and includes a taste of the Southwest, featuring seven different caterers and restaurant owners followed by entertainment, testimonials from family members who have used the Ronald McDonald house first hand, and a live and silent auction. People or organizations that would like to make a donation are asked to contact the Eastend School directly.