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Category: Charity Gala

  • 5th Annual Regent Park Gala (Thu. May 24th, 2018)

    by Amit Adhya The 3TO6TEAM in conjunction with The MLSE Foundation hosted the 5th annual Regent Park Gala held on Thursday May 24th Gala is an opportunity for the community to come together for a great cause, supporting the athletic programming in Regent Park.  Funds raised go to provide Regent Park youth with access to…

  • THE 21st ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL@FOUR SEASONS HOTEL-YORKVILLE-Thurs.,May 24th,2018

    On Thursday we attended the 21st annual Butterfly Ball. The Honorary Chairs for this year were: Yannick Bisson(Murdoch Mysteries) & Shantelle Bisson Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre™ (Boost CYAC) and the funds raised at the 2018 Butterfly Ball® support the hundreds of children and teens that they assist each year. The committee is chaired…

  • SWIM DRINK FISH GALA@Rebel Entertainment Centre-Thurs.,April 26th,2018

    Swim Drink Fish Canada is an independent Canadian charity working for a day when every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild enough that you could toss in a line anywhere and pull out a fish. The…

  • Cuisine & Cuvée @ Rebel (Apr. 20, 2018)

    by Kimberly Samnang photography by Nicholas Chan GREAT FOOD, GREAT WINE & GREAT SPIRITS… ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE In its 18th year, Cuisine & Cuvée, presented by The Co-Operators and TD Bank Group, was one of the hottest tickets in the city, raising over $250,000 for Providence Healthcare! The event returned to Toronto’s most epic venue,…

  • 23rd ANNUAL STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION™ CANADA GALA@FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK-Sat.,April 21st,2018

    It was an intergalactic celebrity-filled evening, raising funds to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and we were prepared for takeoff on Saturday for the 23rd Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Gala, highlighted by this years theme of “Fly Me to the Moon”. Hosted by television personality Rick Campanelli ,the Gala is one of Starlight’s largest…

  • The Organ Project Gala, March 29, 2018

    By: Sorin Sim Photography by: Sorin Sim & Shahryar Rafiei The 2018 Project Organ Gala was a huge success with unbelievable entertainment, inspiring speakers and great friends made for a memorable evening. Helping end the wait for organ transplants, the hashtag #endthewait is helping bring awareness to this great cause and save lives. The Organ…

  • DREAM WITH SCIENTIST Supporting Sinai Health Foundation’s Lunenfield-Tanenbaum Research Institute@Rebel Entertainment Complex-Wed.,March 29th,2018

    We had the privilege of being invited to the Rebel Entertainment Complex for The Dream With Scientist gala. With the generous support of the sponsors, community and donors, Dream with Scientists raised an incredible $350,000 for Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Dream with Scientists is Sinai Health System’s signature fundraiser but it’s not your regular…

  • RECESS: Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto @ Mattamy Athletic Centre (Sun. Mar. 25,2018)

    It was March Break in Toronto and we were invited to the 2nd year for RECESS: A playful break for families benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto. Kids and adults joined celebrities host Rick and Angie Campanelli at RECESS: A playful break for families on Sunday, March 25. We experienced the high energy of this…

  • SNAP 2018-“A Photographic Fundraiser For ACT”-Thursday, March 22nd, 2018@The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon@The Toronto Reference Library

    SNAP 2018 was held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. SNAP is one of ACT’s two annual fundraising events. A photographic fundraiser featuring a Live and Silent Art Auction, and a photo competition, SNAP is an opportunity to bring together those who have a…

  • @Studio Event Theatre – SET-165 Geary Ave.-Fri.,March 16th.2018

    Over the past three years, Irish 4 a Cure has raised nearly $45,000 to help fund kidney cancer research and patient support. This St. Patrick’s Day, we were invited to join this special event and we all want to find a cure. An open bar-with Plenty of Green Beer! (& a fully stocked bar), Live…

  • URBAN SQUASH TORONTO’S 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER (Wed. Mar. 7, 2018)

    By Kimberly Samnang   The theme from “Good to Great” was perfectly suitable as Urban Squash Toronto celebrated it’s first Graduating Class at the private Cambridge Club in downtown Toronto.  It was a special evening as UST presented it’s first graduating class. The evening’s guest of honour was Karl Subban, the first Toronto District School…

  • Dixonlicious @ Regent Park, Toronto (Mar. 1, 2018)

    On March 1st, Dixon Hall celebrated it’s annual gala fundraiser “Dixonlicious” and it was the most successful yet! They raised over $80,000 to provide 20,000 meals to some of the community’s most vulnerable.       The evening’s host was Farah Nasser from Global News and took place at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support…

  • The 6th Annual Lucky Ball@Amsterdam Brewhouse, 245 Queens Quay West-Thursday March 1st, 2018

    Photography By Nicholas Chan Driven by dedication and collaboration a dream was realized in less than a month. With 300 influential young professionals in attendance the first Lucky Ball had a successful launch, raising almost $30,000 for Fort York Food Bank. And they rose the bar on Thhursday March 1st, 2018 for the 6th Annual Lucky…

  • Dixonlicious 2018 @Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East-Thursday, March 1st, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang Dixonlicious 2018 takes place on Thursday, March 1st at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East. Through all the different areas of work and populations we serve, food is the constant. Their food programs touch the lives of many, with hot meals served via…

  • Superbowl Week: Off the Field Wives @ The Galleria Edina (Fri. Feb. 2, 2018)

    One of the hottest event of Super Bowl week was the Off the Field Players’ Wives Fashion Show hosted by The Galleria Edina and produced by Grant Whittaker Style. This 17th annual event was created to support local and national charities supported by the Off the Field, an NFL Wives’ non-profit organization. This year’s beneficary…

  • Wounded Warrior Amputees vs. NFL Alumni (Jan. 31, 2018)

    By Bill Kwan Videos by Kim Samnang Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and leading natural pet food company Blue Buffalo (Nasdaq: BUFF) co-sponsored the “Tribute to Heroes Game of Honor,” held for the First Time in the Twin Cities. The Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team (WWAFT) and its chief co-sponsors were…

  • The 9th Annual Prosperity Ball-Moonlight Masquarade @The Carlu-Nov.25th,2017

    This was the 9th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Prosperity Ball/Moonlight Masquerade.” Home Guests of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner while singing sensation Anna Cyzon wowed us with two original songs and entertained the patrons while they dined. Guests browsed…

  • The 10th annual Chief of Police Gala – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 – Beanfield Center

    By Kimberly Samnang The Chief’s Gala is an annual event hosted by Chief Mark Saunders in support of Victim Services Toronto. It is a celebration that highlights a highly valued and respected volunteer organization that is essential not only to victims, but also to police officers at the scene of crimes and sudden tragedies. The…

  • 2017 Right To Play Tribute Dinner@Metro Toronto Convention Centre -Tuesday, November 14, 2017

    BY Kimberly Samnang Right To Play hosted its fourth signature Tribute Dinner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Toronto — a fundraising event to celebrate the power of play, and its ability to transform the lives of children and empower youth around the world. The Dinner paid tribute to The Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, Canadian Senator,…

  • The 7th Annual Under The Big Top Gala In Support Of Autism@Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Nov.16th,2017

    2017 was the 7th annual gala for-Under The Big Top For Autism! This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone, as autism affects 1 in 88 children with that number growing constantly. It was an honour to be a part of an event that is trying to help children and parents in the absence…