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Vancouver sport celebrities draw crowds to Jeans Day bbq (VIDEO)

Henrik Sedin of the Canucks, David Edgar of the Whitecaps, and Jason Arakgi of the BC Lions help raise money for BC Children's Hospital
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Henrik Sedin of the Canucks, David Edgar of the Whitecaps, and Jason Arakgi of the BC Lions happily greeted fans at the Jeans Day bbq.

The plaza in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery was a sea of denim on May 4 in celebration of the annual Jeans Day.

Jeans Day is a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital. People are encouraged to buy a pin and wear jeans in support of the children and families who rely on the hospital. The hospital's foundation hosted a barbecue at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza. People enjoyed the warm weather, burgers, and an opportunity to take photos with mascots from BC Children’s Hospital, BC Lion, and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

People also had the chance to meet celebrity athletes Henrik Sedin of the Canucks, David Edgar of the Whitecaps, and Jason Arakgi of the BC Lions. Faris Abdulwahab, BC Children’s hospital Jeans Day champion child, was also present.

Read more about Jeans Day here.

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