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Category: Foundation

  • Moonlight Gala 2016@The McMichael Canadian Art Collection(Sat.,June 4th,2016)

    This signature event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with a culinary extravaganza, award-winning Ontario wines, live entertainment, and a live and silent auction of unique, high-quality items. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offered visitors an extraordinary event in an exceptional setting. http://moonlightgala.mcmichael.com/ Guests were first to experience the special exhibition…

  • 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…

  • One Night Stand For The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre@Steam Whistle Brewing The Roundhouse(Thurs., June 2nd,2016)

    It was called “One Night Stand” but the purpose was “Take A Stand For Children’s Mental Health”! 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The 2nd Annual Einstein Gala@The Carlu(Sun.,May 15th,2016)

    Anderson Cooper hosted a star-studded dinner at The Carlu on Sunday,May 15 and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead provided a thought-provoking discussion followed by an acoustic performance. The Canadian Einstein Legacy Project, a series of initiatives that honour the greatest minds and innovators around the globe, announced a partnership with Tribal Planet and the…

  • Heart Of Fashion 2016 In Support Of The Interventional Radiology Suite@Bridal Path(Sat.,May 14th,2016)

    On Saturday, May 14th, it was a unforgettable night of fashion, food and entertainment under an absolutely stunning marquee tent in the Bridle Path ravine beyond the gates of Glendon. Proceeds from Heart of Fashion supported Interventional Radiology at North York General, suppored the patients and the families. http://www.nyghfoundation.ca/our-events/2016-heart-fashion<img Heart of Fashion was an exclusive…

  • Scrubs In The City London For SickKids@Evergreen Brickworks(Thurs.,June 2nd,2016)

    It’s the scene to be seen at! “London Calling!”. Support the annual @SickKids at Scrubs in the City, June 2nd!  The party of the year, mate!. http://www.skscrubs.com #skscrubs See everyone there! Scrubs in the City: London Are you a toff or a tough? A Royal or a rebel? London’s a city of contrasts, and they’ll all…

  • 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,…

  • 48th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame@Purina Pathway(Tues.,May3rd,2016)

    Purina honoured (#AHOF) extraordinary acts of animal heroism at the 48th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame,hosted at Purina(@PurinaCanada) PawsWay(wwww.PawsWay.ca), its permanent home. Since its inception in 1968, the Purina Animal Hall of Fame has honoured pets and service animals for their remarkable feats of bravery, from alerting humans to life-threating medical emergencies,to saving them…

  • 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…

  • 7th Annual International Pub Night@Daniel Spectrum

    Patrons were treated to premium beer, cider tasting, tasty pub fare, an oyster bar, 50/50 draw, a silent auction, a d.j. and a grand prize raffle. The entertainment for the evening was comedian Mike MacDonald. The host of the evening was media personality Natalie Johnson of CTV News/Toronto. By supporting International Pub night you are…

  • 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…