Bladerunners

bladerunners celebrated its 15th anniversary on november 13, 2009 with a celebration back where it all began – gm place, vancouver, british columbia. over two hundred people from around the province were in attendance sharing in the success of the program. attendees included past and present bladerunners participants, representatives from the various service providers who deliver the program throughout the province, representatives from various branches of the government and friends, family, original founders and supporters of the program. the day was capped by an announcement from minister george abbott that a further $14 million in government funding will allow expansion of the bladerunners program into other industrial sectors and locations throughout the province and provide support for up to 600 future at-risk youth.