A Delta city councillor, who helped organize a local fundraiser to support Angela Husvik’s legacy, is thanking the community.
During council’s meeting on Monday, Coun. Dylan Kruger said a GoFundMe fundraiser that began earlier in the day saw all $3,000 needed for a memorial bench with plaque donated.
“Angela's Boutique was more than just a store; it was a cornerstone of the community. Angela's service with the Ladner Business Association and her commitment to various local initiatives reflected her deep love for Ladner. Her vibrant fashion shows brought joy to countless families, enhancing the community spirit, said Kruger when the fundraiser was launched Monday morning.
Husvik, who owned Angela’s Boutique in Ladner Village, passed away on March 15, 2024 following a battle with cancer.
Assisting the family, community members and businesses in the effort, Kruger spread the word about the fundraiser on social media to install a bench outside Husvik’s store.
Later in the day at council, he noted the cost is part of Delta’s Park Asset Donation Program in which families can purchase such memorials for loved ones, and the amount was raised within six hours. The effort saw 50 individuals donate to the cause.
A small surplus of $250 will be donated to the Orange Shirt Society in Angela's name at (https://orangeshirtday.org/).
At the start of the fundraising campaign, he also noted the community is also rallying to name the corner of Bridge and Delta streets "Angela's Corner" as a lasting tribute.
Kruger also reminded residents to mark their calendars for Fashion Fest at the Bridge Street Pop-Up Park on Aug. 10.
At 5 p.m., prior to the fashion show, Camille Turner from Camille's Boutique will be holding a memorial for Husvik.
