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Dorosh Sturgeon Derby Raises Funds for Langley School District Trades Program

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The Dorosh Sturgeon Derby, now in its fourth year, has become a community tradition and a significant fundraiser for the Langley School District Trades Program. The event, organized by Langley-based Dorosh Construction, aims to support up-and-coming tradespeople in the Langley School District by raising funds for the program. Last year, the event raised $7,400, which was allocated to support trades programs at Aldergrove Community Secondary School (ACSS). This year, the event will take place on Sept. 27 at Matsqui Trail Regional Park and will feature a full day of sturgeon fishing with a guide.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dorosh Sturgeon Derby has raised a total of $8,900 in its first three years, with $7,400 raised in the most recent event.
  • The event has grown from 4 boats in the first year to 15 boats in the second year, with a total of 67 sturgeon caught and released.
  • The Langley School District Foundation has allocated the funds raised to support trades programs at ACSS, including the Youth Train in Trades programs in hairstyling, carpentry, and automotive service technician.
  • The community event was started by people from Dorosh Construction who visited Aldergrove Community Secondary School twice a year to talk to students about careers in construction.
  • The event aims to support and encourage young men and women to learn about trades and consider a career in construction.
  • Companies interested in sponsoring the event can contact Avneet Mungra at 672-727-6341 or amungra@dcgltd.ca.
  • The event will take place on Sept. 27 at Matsqui Trail Regional Park and will feature a full day of sturgeon fishing with a guide.

Statistics:

  • $7,400 raised by the Dorosh Sturgeon Derby in the second year of the event.
  • $500 raised by the event in its first year, with 4 boats participating.
  • 15 boats participated in the second year of the event, with a total of 67 sturgeon caught and released.
  • $8,900 total raised by the event in its first three years.
  • 2 years the event has taken place at Matsqui Trail Regional Park.
  • 1 year the event has taken place at another location (not specified).

Sources:

  • Abbotsford News (2022). Dorosh Sturgeon Derby raises funds for Langley School District Trades Program.

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