Category: Foundation
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The 20th Annual Celebrity Sports Mixer @The Hockey Hall Of Fame-Wed.,April 17th,2024
By Sally Warburton On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 the 20th Annual Celebrity Sports Mixer for ComKids took place. Comkids.ca The venue? One of the most interesting in Toronto… The Hockey Hall of Fame. What could be more suitable? A beautiful venue. An interesting venue. For a very important fundraiser to support ComKids. This year over…
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Presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, Super Bowl LVIII’s Largest Philanthropic Event Supports GENYOUth’s Mission to Help Tackle Youth Hunger
Nutrition Grant Opportunity Opens for U.S. Schools NEW YORK, GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization founded by America’s dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well-nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today that the collective impact of the 2024 Taste of the NFL philanthropic event totaled $2.0 million. These funds, the largest…
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POGO PJ Party In Support Of PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY GROUP OF ONTARIO-“Leap into the Wild”@The Symes-Thurs.,Feb.29th,2024
It was the yearly POGO gala and PJ event at the art deco-the Symes. The evening started off with a cocktail reception, including a host bar and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. http://www.pogopjparty.com/ POGO ensures that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best possible care and support—from a child’s diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship.…
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The Second Annual SickKids Fired-Up Gala @Four Seasons Hotel Fri.,Feb.23rd,2024
Photography By SV Photography It was the second annual SickKids Fired-Up Gala, with the success of the very first event last year which was started and Organized by Roxy Zapala – Art of Celebrations, this year it was held at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel in support of an amazing cause-The SickKids Burns and Plastics…
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Dragon Ball 2024 Fundraiser Yee Hong Foundation @The Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024
By Sally W. https://www.yeehongdragonball.org/ The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was a busy place on Saturday, February 10th. It was the celebration of the Lunar New Year and the biggest annual fundraiser for the Yee Hong Foundation Toronto. The Dragon Ball gala was held in the lower level in the MTCC North Building which is an…
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TASTE OF THE NFL PRESENTED BY FRITO-LAY, QUAKER, AND THE PEPSICO FOUNDATION@ Keep Memory Alive Event Center Las Vegas, Nevada-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024
We had the pleasure of partaking in the yearly tradition of Taste Of The NFL with curated delicious food by some of the nation’s hottest culinary talent, including renowned chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher. Joining them were over 25 locally loved Las Vegas chefs creating signature dishes. The…
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The 14th Annual Ditka & Jaws Cigars With The Stars Party @M Resort Spa Casino & FHM &Babes in Toyland 3rd Annual Playmakers Party During Suoerbowl58 Week @Azilo Las Vegas, Nevada-Thurs.,Feb.8th,2024
This was the 14th Annual Ditka & Jaws Cigars With The Stars Party. This year Ron Jaworski and Hall of Famer Brian Urlacherwill helped the 14th Annual Ditka & Jaws Cigars With The Stars to raise funds supporting health and wellness for at-risk youth and retired NFL Players. The event took place on Thursday, February 8th at the M Resort Spa to…
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2024 Legends for Charity In Support Of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @Caesars Palace – Octavius Ballroom – Las Vegas – Thurs., Feb. 8th, 2024
The 19th annual Legends For Charity dinner on Feb. 8, 2024 presented Tony Romo, of THE NFL ON CBS, with the coveted Pat Summerall Award. The annual charity dinner raised a record $2.1 million to benefit the lifesaving mission of St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More than 600 guests attended to honor Tony Romo, which recognizes a national broadcaster or…
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Media Launch of the 35th Dragon Ball @The Tridel Head Office-Thursday, Jan.,18th, 2024
Photography By SV Photography Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation hosted a preview for The Dragon Ball at The Tridel Head Office. Combining philanthropy with the celebration of Lunar New Year, Dragon Ball has maintained its position as one of Toronto’s most anticipated events and the largest Lunar New Year celebration of its kind in North…
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Toronto International Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker @The Meriden Hall Sat.,Dec.23rd,2023
The Toronto International Ballet Theatre’s rendition of “The Nutcracker” in Toronto, choreographed by Tatiana Stepanova and set to the timeless compositions of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a mesmerizing ballet experience, blending artistry, emotion, and technical precision perfectly. The performance, hosted at Meridian Hall, showcased Stepanova’s remarkable ability to infuse choreography with musicality and vision and…
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Unison Holiday Schmoozefest 2023 @The Liberty Grand-Wed.,Dec.13th,2023
By Sally Warburton The Liberty Grand at Exhibition Place Toronto was a happening place on Wednesday, December 13th. It was the Unison Holiday Schmoozefest 2023! Considered the music industry’s best seasonal schmooze, the Schmoozefest party did not disappoint! Held in the elegant Governor’s Room at the Liberty Grand, it was the perfect venue to hold…
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THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS @Massey Hall Wed.,Dec 6th,2023
By Jesse Read,Shannen Johnston & Wayne Baggs Andy Kim’s annual Christmas Charity Event proved to be a heartwarming and memorable celebration that seamlessly blended the joy of the holiday season with the spirit of giving. Held at Massey Hall on Dec 6th, this event was not just a festive occasion but a powerful demonstration of…
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THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE-A War Child Gala-Wed.,Dec.6th,2023 @Four Seasons Hotel
On December 6th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, was an exclusive gala evening to celebrate humanity’s vast potential, stir the imagination, and inspire us to create the world that’s possible.Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world-class entertainment, storytelling, and philanthropy support children living with…
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Fall and Winter Exhibitions at the McMichael:Marcel Dzama, Moridja Kitenge Banza, and the industrial art history of Cobalt, ON.
Left: Marcel Dzama (b. 1974), Ghost of Canoe Lake, 2023, pearlescent acrylic, ink, watercolor, and graphite on paper, 36.2 x 36.2 cm, Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner © Marcel Dzama. Above Right: Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945), A Northern Silver Mine, 1930, oil on canvas, 101.5 x 121.2 cm, Gift of Mrs. A.J. Latner, McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Bottom…
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Music For Life 2023 @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023
The gala event took place on November 23, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto.Music For Life is the annual benefit and gala dinner for Dixon Hall Music School. This year, was a celebration of 45 years providing an accessible, creative home for children and youth. This event attracted upwards of 400 generous corporate…
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ENTREPRENEURS: Meet the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winners @The Ritz-Carleton Hotel -Wednesday, November 22,2023
The 31st annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and the official announcement of the 2023 award recipients were made at The Ritz-Carleton in Toronto on Wednesday, November 22,2023,with the gala presentation of the seven winners for 2023. After a record-setting year, seven exceptional women entrepreneurs have been honoured for their remarkable achievements. These award recipients…
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Homes For Dinner @The Globe and Mail-Sat.,Nov.18th,2023
By BKONTHESCENE & YYZ Events It was as an evening to connect with like-minded change makers, converse on the challenges facing our city, and create transformation at the Globe and Mail venue and its picturesque view of Toronto. Homes First provides those in need with the dignity of a roof over their head, a place…
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The 2023 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend @HHOF-Fri.,Nov.10th-Mon.,Nov.13th
By BKONTHESCENE &YYZ Photography The 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration was on Monday, November 13, in Toronto (preceded by the traditional slate of “Induction Weekend” events beginning on Friday, November 10th,for the ring ceremony and also including the annual “Hockey Hall of Fame Game” hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs).Monday was the red…
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30th Scotiabank Giller Prize gala at the Four Season Hotel Nov 13, 2023
By Steph C The Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s most prestigious literary award, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on November 13, 2023. Established in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife, Doris Giller, it recognizes outstanding works that captivate with narrative excellence. This year’s televised star-studded gala…
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ComKids Masquerade Ball @Casa Loma-Thursday, October 26th,2023
By Sally W. Thursday, October 26 was a busy night at Casa Loma! It was the ComKids Masquerade Ball 2023! Dressed for the black tie event with beautiful evening dresses and suits, the ComKids fundraiser supporters were masked as well! Creative and beautiful masks of all kinds! And everything was in aid of the ComKids…
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