Category: Health Care

  • Andy Kim’s 21st Annual Gift of Light Christmas concert @Massey Hall-Wed.,Dec.3rd,2025

    By Wayne Baggs Andy Kim’s 21st annual Gift of Light Christmas concert at Massey Hall delivered a heartwarming, unforgettable night that reaffirmed its place as one of Toronto’s most cherished holiday traditions. A festive spirit filled the historic venue from the moment the lights dimmed and the first notes rang out, blending joyous celebration with genuine…

  • Stroke Awareness Picnic 2025

    You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm on the UCLA campus in Westwood.To RSVP, go to https://thelasernet.com/ We hope to see you there. Thank you, Steven C. Cramer, MD, MSc, FAAN, FAHA, FASNRSusan…

  • March 2025 is Music Therapy Month – An Urgent Call to Support Music Therapy for Canada’s Aging Population

    March 2025 is Music Therapy Awareness Month, a time to recognize the life-changing impact of music therapy on people of all ages. This year, the Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF), based in Toronto, is calling for urgent support to ensure that older adults, particularly those with dementia and cognitive challenges, can continue to access this essential…

  • POGO PJ PARTY-CABIN FEVER @STEAMWHISTLE Brewery -Thurs., Feb.27th, 2025

    The yearly POGO’s signature event was held at the Steamwhistle Brewery location as POGO PJ Party never disappoints and of course a great time, but at the same time it raises critical funds for childhood cancer care with the generous and incredible support. Andrew Haley, a five-time Para swimmer medalist, three-time World Champion – and a…

  • THE THIRD ANNUAL FIRED-UP GALA IN SUPPORT OF SICKKIDS BURN & PLASTICS UNIT @The Ritz Carleton Hotel-Fri.,Feb.21st,2025

    Photography By SVPHOTOGRAPHY It was the third annual Fired-Up Gala with guest dressed in tuxedos,flowing gowns &unique formal wear. The event featured-an oyster bar, top shelf open bar, 4-course dinner, live & silent auction, entertainment throughout the evening, dance & DJ afterparty including late night bites & sweets. All proceeds from this event benefited the…

  • False – How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivating Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren’t True. 

    Wednesday, March 12, 20255:00 – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hosptial Board of Advisors for an Open Mindprogram with Joe Pierre, MD, Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at…

  • The 3rd Annual NFLPA Community MVP Day, The Annual Johnnie Cochrane luncheon St.Jude Legends & Ditka & Jaws – Thurs., Feb. 6th, 2025@New Orleans, Louisiana During Superbowl 59 Week.

    It was a Thursday morning where participants were “Giving Back In A Fun Way during Super Bowl week. The third annual NFLPA Community MVP Day in New Orleans. With this season’s Community MVPs, along with other active NFL players, were present to team up with students. Next we were off to the Fritz Pollard Alliance…

  • The Walking Therapist Launch @Society Clubhouse Events Centre-Saturday, February 8th,2025

    By Sally Warburton Saturday, February 8th was the Launch event for The Walking Therapist. It took place at the Society Clubhouse Events centre at College and Davenport. An amazing event space in the middle of the city. Who is The Walking Therapist and what’s it all about?  Amy de Nobriga is an experienced Therapist with over…

  • Dragon Ball 2025 Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation-Welcome Year of the Snake @Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Saturday, January 25th, 2025

    By Sally Warburton Saturday, January 25th, 2025 was the date for the annual Dragon Ball – a wonderful fundraiser for the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation. Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation hosted the 36th Dragon Ball at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North in the lower level event space. A thousand philanthropists, dignitaries and business…

  • The Best Minds-Thurs.,Jan.9th,2024

    Thursday, January 9. 20255:00 – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free Zoom event.PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST Named a Top 10 Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Slate, and People.One of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2023 Jonathan Rosen, author in conversation with Carrie Bearden, PhD, Professor in the Departments…

  • Plates & Playlists: Turning Food, Music, and Connection Into Real Support for Mental Health

    Plates & Playlists: Turning Food, Music, and Connection Into Real Support for Mental Health This season, The Awesome Music Project is rallying communities across the country to transform good food, great music, and meaningful moments into vital support for mental health programs. Through Plates & Playlists, The Awesome Music Project invites individuals and groups to host a special…

  • Now Is The Time To Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift

    GIVINGTUESDAY* The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is thrilled to join charitable organizations across the globe participating in this largest giving day of theyear. Our organization has set a goal to raise $10,000 in just 24 hours! With your help, we can do it! Theimpact of your donations…

  • Raising Thriving Teens-Friday, December 6, 2024-5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

    Registration is required for this free Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Ellen Galinsky, author of the paradigm-shifting book, The Breakthrough Years – A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. In her new book, Ellen Galinsky,…

  • CAMH Engage Fundraiser Gala 2024 @The Windsor Arms-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024

    By Sally Warburton The 11th Annual CAMH Engage Gala took place on Friday, November 8th, 2024. This annual event shows us how CAMH research is changing mental health care forever. Guests gathered, networked and celebrated at this iconic Yorkville destination. The evening featured hors d’oeuvre, entertainment and a hosted bar. A formal dress code was encouraged…

  • The Art With Heart gala -Tuesday October 8th, 2024 @The Carlu.

    The annual Art With Heart gala took place Tuesday October 8th, 2024 at The Carlu. As Canada’s most anticipated charity art auction, it was an amazing and fabulous evening of art and philanthropy for all who attended. The artists, curatorial committee, gallerists, patrons’ circle, sponsors, and art lovers helped us raise more than $1M for…

  • Bump For BUCKO-A Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament To Raise Funds For Camp BUCKO   @Ball Sports Polson Pier ,Toronto, ON -Sunday, July 28, 2024  

    It was an eventful sunny Sunday by the lakefront as Michael Cuzzupe, a firefighter and he’ll be volunteering with Camp BUCKO this August as an enthusiastic Camp Counsellor for the kids.Michael mentioned that”there are incredible people who participated and work with the organization. His best friend of 15 years Johnny Cornacchia, is also a firefighter. They’ve both…

  • CMW(Canadian Music Week)PART 2

    By Wayne Baggs Anticipation of Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s performance at The Opera House was high for my friends and me. This was a great start to my week of covering CMW. The four of us, two of whom were fellow photographers and one a longtime concert bud, have attended many shows together. We all agreed…

  • The Ritz-Carleton, Montreal Annual Grand Prix Gala-50’s&60’s Theme-Fri.,June 7th,2024

    The Ritz-Carlton Montréal annual Grand Prix Party did not disappoint on a Friday night!The Red carpet entrance started the evening with  international/local celebrities, athletes & personalities. In the Oval Room, the entertainment was non stop:Music by DJ YO-CElvis Presley Tribute performanceGrease Dance PerformancePerformance by REPLAY (Beatles Tribute)Motown performance by Shaharah & Band Performances by: L’Academie de…

  • Scrubs in the City Gala Transforms Toronto Into Vibrant Mexico City @Evergreen Brick Works-Thurs.,June 6th,2024

    On June 6, 2024, Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works was magnificently transformed into a colorful homage to Mexico City for the “Holt Renfrew Presents Scrubs in the City: Mexico City” gala. With over 1,600 attendees, the event united fashionistas, philanthropists, and corporate partners in support of Sick Kids Toronto. This year’s gala, organized in collaboration with…