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Category: charity

  • VOICES that CARE-to benefit ROOM 217@Glen Gould Studio-Fri.,May 5th, 2017

    The who’s who were on hand to support a great cause last Friday. Performing at the Glen Gould Studio were: Matt Andersen , Murray McLauchlan , Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy , Travis Knights, Ben Heppner, Albert Schultz and Margaret Atwood Voices that Care is a benefit concert for the Room 217 Foundation. Room 217…

  • Brewers Plate 2017@Corus Quay-Thurs.,May 4th,2017

    Brewers Plate 2017 is soooooo close, we can almost taste the incredible pairings! (May 4th at the Corus Building – to be exact.) Here are the 5 things you need to know… 1) LIMITED TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE: Home They are $90. Use promo code BREWERS to take an additional $5 off. You can also…

  • The 6th Annual Waterkeeper Gala@The CBC-Thurs.,April 20th,2017

    It was titled”PROTECTING A SWIMMABLE, DRINKABLE, FISHABLE FUTURE FOR EVERYONE.” The Lake Ontario Waterkeeper/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…

  • Memory Ball @ Palais Royale Toronto (Sat. Apr 1, 2017)

    Photos by AJ Lam The Young Leaders Council of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto proudly held its Sixth Annual Memory Ball Toronto Gala Event, at the Palais Royale, Saturday, April 1. This very special evening brought together young professionals, community leaders and local philanthropists in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. It was an incredible evening of…

  • SNAP-A Photographic Fundraiser for ACT@Bram&Bluma Appel Salon-The Toronto Referance Library-Thurs.,March 30th,2017

    SNAP 2017 was held on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 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…

  • DIXON HALL PRESENTS-DIXONLICIOUS-A TASTE OF COMMUNITY@Daniel Spectrum-Wed., March 29th, 2017

    Attend #Dixonlicious March 29 and enjoy our chef’s best creations WHILE supporting an amazing cause. Tickets: bit.ly/Dixonlicious We’ll see everyone there !

  • United Hearts @ The Liberty Grand (Fri. Feb. 10th, 2017)

    By Bill Kwan The Gala taking place at the Liberty Grand was in support of Brands For Canada’s United Hearts Campaign. An awarding winning charity that receives donations of new clothes and other basic necessities, that would otherwise end up in junkyards across Canada, United Hearts has made a name for itself in making Canada…

  • Agency Wars @Masonic Temple (Wed., Nov.30th, 2016)

    Agency Wars, is a corporate charity boxing event that recruits the best and bravest men and women from the Toronto media & advertising industry… to step into the ring for charity. Chosen participants put in the blood, sweat, and tears, while they are provided the best training, coaching, nutritional advice and a 12-week fast track…

  • The 4th Annual Suits and Staches @Waterworks (Sat. Nov.19th, 2016)

    Words by Joe Mancuso Photography by BK on the SCENE It wasn’t so long ago that a man’s health issues were a taboo subject, unless it was a broken bone or sporting sprain. Serious issues were left in the dark finally the discussion was brought into the light by linking such serious issues such as…

  • The 25th Annual Mirror Ball 2016@The Allstream Centre(Sat.,Nov.19th,2016)

    It was the 25th annual Mirror Ball, Toronto’s annual fundraising event that took place at the Allstream Centre. The annual black-tie event supports Beauty Gives Back and its mission to help women face the emotional battle of cancer. This year’s event included Matte Babel and Sangita Patel of ET Canada as host/Emcee. Guests included the…

  • 8th Annual Prosperity Ball-Part 2-Dare To Dream@Pantages Hotel(Fri.,Nov.16th,2016)

    This was the 8th annual gala in aid of the “New Beginnings” support program and the theme was “Dare To Dream” Part 2 held at the Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto.”New Beginnings” gives women hope,  and for the first time, an incentive to want to move from their present situation to living a full and…

  • The 4th annual Angels Catwalk for SickKids@Steam Whistle Brewing(Thurs.,Nov.17th,2016)

    The 4th annual Angels Catwalk for SickKids is one of Toronto’s most anticipated charitable events. Building on the success of the past three years, this premier red carpet event once again featuring some of the hottest fashions to walk across the runway to raise funds for transplant research, education, and innovation, and awareness for organ…

  • The 6th Annual Under The Big Top For Autism@Liberty Grand(Thurs.,Nov.17th,2016)

    This was the 6th 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…

  • THE 6th ANNUAL FURNITURE BANK CHAIR AFFAIR@Casalife(Friday 28 October 2016)

    It was a Friday night in west end Toronto, as guests from across the city joined Canada’s top designers and furniture industry elite for Furniture Bank’s 6th annual fundraising gala CHAIR AFFAIR. Retail design paradise casalife played host to over 1,000 members of the industry, media and caring Canadians alike. Proceeds create homes for over…

  • TASTE MATTERS-In Support Of Eva’s Initiatives-@Liberty Grand(Thurs.,Sept.22nd,2016)

    Taste Matters is a feast of delectable delights that brings together Toronto’s finest food and beverage in support of homeless and at-risk youth. The goal is to reach the goal of $150,000 to provide shelter and new opportunities for youth living at Eva’s! This year’s host was Celebrity Chef David Rocco, co-creator and host of…

  • UPCOMING: An Evening Dinner with Ndaba Mandela (July 5, 2016)

    Empowerment Squared and Help Fight Ebola Canada cordially invite you to An Evening with Ndaba Mandela. Known as the torch bearer of his grandfather’s legacy, Ndaba is the co-founder and co-chair of Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world through the legacy of Nelson Mandela. In his words, “The rise of…

  • SCRUBS IN THE CITY: LONDON – SickKids Foundation (June 2, 2016)

     Words+Images: BK on the SCENE On Thursday, June 2, “Torontonians” attended the 15th Annual Scrubs in the City event, co-presented by TD and Mantella Corporation to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children where guests decided whether they are royal or rebel, punk or posh, ‘toff’ or tough. Both sides of London were calling and guests…

  • Toronto Taste 2016 For Second Harvest@Corus Quay(Sunday,June 12th,2016)

    Toronto Taste 2016 http://www.torontotaste.ca/ Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue charity, is calling all food lovers and connoisseurs to Toronto Taste, Toronto’s legendary culinary fundraiser presented by The Daniels Corporation. Take a bite out of hunger on Sunday June 12 at Corus Quay, alongside the city’s top chefs and beverage purveyors in support of food…

  • 19th Annual Butterfly Ball 2016 @The Four Seasons (May 26, 2016)

    THE 19TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL® 2016 RAISES $460,000 FOR TORONTO’S ONLY CHILD & YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE Boost CYAC held their Annual Butterfly Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel for an amazing cause.  Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) raised an unprecedented $460,000 to support its critical work. The sold out event hosted 430…

  • Brewers Plate In Support Of War Child@Corus Quay(Wed.,May18th,2016)

    Almost everyone in attendance was wearing their favourite/best Rock’n’Roll t-shirt to help raise money for charity! Rock N’ Roll t-shirts were hanging in the rafters of the building,  the speakers were blaring with the sweet sounds of The Rolling Stones, Guns and Roses and David Bowie! and leather jackets were spotted all over venue. The…