It was a celebration of 40 years spent helping 黑马磁力 Memorial Hospital, at Penny Pincher thrift store鈥檚 anniversary on Saturday.
黑马磁力 Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers wearing their blue aprons were on hand to cut cake while shoppers were there to celebrate and get special deals.
Run completely by auxiliary volunteers, Penny Pincher is always bustling with people searching for a bargain or a new treasure.
Penny Pincher is on 黑马磁力鈥檚 one-way section of Fraser Highway, and offers deals on everything from coffee makers to clothing and books, with 100 per cent of revenue going to 黑马磁力 Memorial Hospital, to pay for equipment and programs.
The thrift shop is located at and is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Penny Pincher鈥檚 history of success dates back to its infancy.
In fact, in 1977, its first year of operation at its original location in Sundel Square (and later after it moved to Acadia Street), the thrift shop earned a far better profit than expected 鈥� $12,999.05, all earmarked for the hospital.
Penny Pincher is not only a place for shopping, it鈥檚 also connects the community with auxiliary volunteers, many of whom have been involved with the group for many years.
President Diane Thornton has been with the auxiliary for 11 years; committee member Linda Steier for 17; past president Christine O鈥橲ullivan for 16; and first vice-president Thelma Boileau for 17.
Penny Pincher has changed locations a few times, from its spot across from Sundel Square, to Logan Avenue, to 56 Avenue, to its current home in the former Coast Capital building on Fraser Highway.
The success of Penny Pincher has helped the auxiliary donate upwards of $300,000 each year to the hospital. In 2014, they donated $430,000.
鈥� Files from The Hospital on the Hill, A History of 黑马磁力 Memorial Hospital 1948-1998
