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Category: Charity Gala

  • ONE NIGHT STAND: Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health@Steam Whistle Brewing(Thurs., June 2nd,2016)

    One in five children suffer with mental health issues and 80% of those children WILL NOT receive the help they need. Take a stand for children’s mental health through ONE NIGHT STAND in support of The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. Proceeds from the event will support vital children’s mental health programs, including prevention, early intervention, treatment, training,…

  • Spring Into Change Gala for SickKids Patient Amenities Fund@Spoke Club(Sat.,May 7th,2016)

    Spring into Change is an exciting gala that raises funds for SickKids patient amenities fund. The evening featured live musical performance by The Dave Murphy Band, bottomless cocktails, hors d’oeurves and a silent auction. Proceeds from the ticket sales were donated directly to the Patient Amenities Fund at SickKids, which helps families experiencing financial hardship…

  • The POGO Ball@Liberty Grand(Sat.,May 7th,2016)

    Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Is inspired by the children/families whose lives strive to improve. Plus champion childhood cancer care on behalf of the childhood cancer community. POGO presented Travel the Spice Route, which took place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on Sat.,May 7th, 2016. The Evening included a lavish culinary experience, striking…

  • An Evening of Black,White&Diamonds in support of Sinai Health System@Saks Fifth Avenue(Tues.,May 3rd,2016)

    Black,White and Diamonds in support of brain health and rehabilitation at Sinai Health System was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday night. The evening brought together an exclusive group of influencers and supporters. All proceeds from the event supported brain health at Sinai Health System,comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Complex,…

  • Dare To Dream in aid of New Beginnings@Fairmount Royal York(Sat.,April30th,2016)

    This was the 8th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Dare To Dream”. Patrons of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner as the hosts and acts entertained the guests as they dined, browsed the items at the silent auction tables and purchased…

  • 2nd Annual Courtney’s Quest Charity Gala in support of Sick Kids Foundation+Camp Trillium@Parkview Manor(Sat.,April23rd,2016)

    This was the 2nd annual event benefiting SickKids Foundation and Camp Trillium and both are dear to the hearts of our host/guest speaker Courtney Sadler and her family. The goal this year was to raise $100,000 for both the SickKids Foundation and Camp Trillium. Some of noted guest included: The Master of Ceremonies Marivel Taruc…

  • Earth Ball 2016 MILL STREET BREWERY: 21 Tank House Lane Distillery District(Fri.,Arpil 22nd,2016)

    The annual Earth Ball event hosted more than 400 business and environmental leaders in celebration of environmental achievement, while delighting guests in a culinary experience coupled with exciting entertainment. For 25 years, Earth Day Canada has inspired and activated Canadians of all ages to reduce the collective impact on the environment through innovative programming and…

  • An Evening Of Black,White&Diamonds@Saks Fifth Avenue(Tues.,May 3rd,2016)

    We like to thank Janessa Bishop of Mount Sinai for the invitation to An Evening Of Black,White&Diamonds.

  • 21st Annual Starlight Gala”Under The Sea”@Fairmount Royal York(Sat.,April 16th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE This year the 21st Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada celebrated with the theme of “Under The Sea” and it was a spectacular evening of live music, aquatic dancers, A Mermaid model and water life decorations displayed all over the event hall. It was truly a Water theme and all for…

  • The 5th Annual Memory Ball@Palais Royale(Sat.,April 9th,2016)

    Photography by Nicholas Chan It is a yearly fight against Alzheimer’s and again this year’s edition of The Memory Ball was a sell out. A lot of well dressed patrons occupying the beautiful and historic Palais Royale which dates back to the “Big Band”era with the walls full of pictures of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald…

  • SNAP 2016 A Photographic Art Fundraiser for ACT@Reference Library(Thurs.,March31st,2016)

    SNAP!, presented by TD, is one of Toronto’s most exciting annual auction of contemporary photography, held in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). Featuring both a live auction and silent auction, SNAP! took place Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street) with Dragons…

  • Lucky Ball benefitting The Food Bank@Revival(Thurs.,March 17th,2016)

    The Lucky Ball gala with all proceeds going towards the Fort York Food Bank. Hosted again at the Revival Bar on College Street, in the heart of Toronto’s Little Portugal, the night brought on young professional who support this great cause. Young professionals and supporters of this great cause came out on a Thursday night…

  • Lucky Ball@Revival(Thurs.,March 17th,2016)

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  • Bubble Hockey Night 2016@Steamwhistle Roundhouse(Mon.,Feb.22nd,2016)

    The event was an exclusive evening of hockey and hearts: Bubble Hockey Night for SickKids http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/together which was a march-madness style bubble hockey tournament that supported the hospital’s most urgent needs. We cheered on the teams in pursuit of the SickKids Cup. Steamwhistle Brewery and multiple vendors played generous host to us as we walked…

  • The 65th Annual Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner In Support Of Easter Seals Kids@Fairmount Royal York Hotel(Wed.,Feb.17th,2016)

    We were honoured to be a part of the celebration of the 65th Annual Rogers Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner & Auction in Support of Easter Seals Kids. Every year this entertaining evening brings together an inspiring lineup of celebrities, sports athletes and of course Easter Seal supporters. For the past 93 years Easter Seals…

  • UPCOMING – Friday, February 26, 2016: #DREAM2016 Charity Gala in support of Empowerment Squared (Hamilton)

    The inaugural #DREAM2015 Charity Gala will impact the lives of over 100 less privileged youth in Hamilton by supporting Empowerment Squared’s academic mentoring & leadership programs, and access to sports and recreation opportunities. #DREAM2016 will feature powerful stories of youth whose lives have been transformed through Empowerment Squared programs, inspiring speakers, live performances from some of Hamilton’s…

  • MIKE DITKA AND RON “JAWS” JAWORSKI FOR “CIGARS WITH THE STARS”CHARITY EVENT@Jones in S.F.(Thurs.,Feb.4th,2016)

    Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka and ESPN NFL Football Analyst Ron “Jaws” Jaworski co-host Ditka & Jaws Cigars With The Stars presented by Premier Stem Cell Institute. The 7th annual fundraiser will be held at Jones in San Francisco, CA and will allow attendees to spend time with the biggest names in football, smoke…

  • Glazer Palooza/Suits&Sneakers@Pier27(Wed.,Feb.3rd,2016)

    Super Bowl’s Two Biggest Annual Kick Off Parties  Joined Forces to Host a Stylish Soiree the Wednesday Before Game Day to benefit Merging Vets + Player San Francisco, CA- Formerly competing for the best party to get Super Bowl festivities started, for the first time ever Fox sports analyst Jay Glazer’s “Glazer Palooza” and Super…

  • UPCOMING: SIMScomm + War Child Canada: #SIMSfriendsGIVE (Friday, January 22, 2016)

    There is a “little artist” in all of us that loves to draw… That little spark of creativity is the theme for #SIMSfriendsGIVE — in conjunction with SIMScomm and War Child Canada featuring an unreleased story by  PE Zimmerman “The Little Artist”. Along with artist/illustrator Mml Paintings, “The Little Artist” tells the simple tale of a little…

  • The Crystal Ball 2015@M.T.C.C.(Sat.,Nov.21st,2015)

    This year marked the 29th Annual Crystal Ball Gala and titled: “Against All Odds”, recognized as one of the top Black Tie revenue generating galas held in Canada. This gala drew the who’s who of the corporate elite, the affluent, philanthropists and A-Listers out for an evening of unsurpassed enjoyment. This gala stands out from…