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Category: Fund Raiser

  • One Golden Night In Support Of Childhood Cancer Canada-Thursday,May 30th,2024

    It was an amazing night on May 30th; as philanthropists and Childhood Cancer Canada advocates Shantelle and Yannick Bisson, hosted one of the most exclusive parties of the summer — One Golden Night. This was an opportunity to step back in time on the set of Canada’s longest running drama, Murdoch Mysteries.  Last year was the first…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The 30th Anniversary For Art With Heart @The Carlu-Tues.,Oct.3rd,2023

    Art With Heart returned to The Carlu for their milestone 30th anniversary auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a great celebration to showcase art and the cause that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this amazing evening supported people living with and at risk of HIV. Art With…

  • One Golden Night In Support Of Childhood Cancer Canada-Thurs.,June 8th,2023

    BKONTHSCENE It was an amazing night on June 8, as philanthropists and Childhood Cancer Canada advocates Shantelle and Yannick Bisson, hosted one of the most exclusive parties of the summer — One Golden Night. This was an opportunity to step back in time on the set of Canada’s longest running drama, Murdoch Mysteries.  For the first time…

  • Dixonlicious@Daniel Spectrum-Tuesday, June 6, 2023 

    by Sally W.  After a few years absence live, Dixonlicious is back in person! The 6th annual fundraiser event held at Daniel’s Spectrum on Dundas East in Regent Park was a hit! Fundraiser ticket holders enjoyed delicious food from the variety of food booths … every kind of food!  and had the chance to speak…

  • Scrubs In The City In Support Of Sickkids @Evergreen Brickworks-Thurs.,June 1st.2023

    The stylish beautiful young and young-at-heart party-goers enjoyed the most-anticipated annual party of the year, with this year’s theme being the jet setters’ summer party paradise of the famous, or infamous, sun-drenched Greek island of Mykonos, all for the ultra-good cause of raising funds for the world-famous Hospital for Sick Children, aka Sick Kids, in…

  • Pivotal Moments Media Hosts Launch Event for Recovery Through Sports at The Bungalow Santa Monica-Tues.,March 21st,2023

    Pivotal Moments Media Hosts Launch Event for Recovery Through Sports at The Bungalow Santa Monica  Multi-Day Charity Takeover of Santa Barbara Sports Facilities in Fall 2023 To Raise Donations, Awareness for Sports-Related Health and Wellness Charities Pioneering new media company Pivotal Moments Media (PMM) hosted a sumptuous launch party Monday night at the elegant seaside venue Bungalow Santa Monica…

  • Fired-Up Gala In Support of SickKids @Ritz-Carlton Friday, February 24th, 2023

    By SVPHOTOGRAPHY & BKONTHESCENE It was  an evening of Black Ties & Evening Gowns, luxury and celebration in support of SickKids Foundation. Funds raised help support the Burn & Plastics Unit at SickKids and the highest priority needs at SickKids. The evening was hosted by Durgy Spade and MCNADZZZ. Heartfelt speeches included: Event Founder-Roxy Zapala,…

  • Taste Of The NFL Presented By Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation @Chateau Luxe, Phoenix, AZ – Saturday, February 11, 2023

    Taste of the NFL event presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, was held at the Chateau Luxe, Phoenix, AZ. The event welcomed the attendees to a Culinary heaven like no other to benefit GENYOUth’s End Student Hunger Fund. For over 25 years, #TasteoftheNFL has been working to #kickhunger with more than $25 million raised…

  • POGO PJ Party In Support Of Pediatric Oncology Group Ontario@The Symes-Thurs.,Feb.9th,2023

    “Championing childhood cancer care since 1983 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.” POGO’s PJ party is “the PJ event of the season” with the party participants raising a target of $300,000 while dancing the night away…

  • Fête Chinoise @The Shangri-La, Sat., Jan. 28th, 2023

    Fête Chinoise returns with its 8th annual edition of its beautiful award-winning magazine and its signature luxurious gala, in support of the Scarborough Health Network (SHN), to celebrate contemporary Chinese culture and arts with a wonderland full of the best in fabulous festive foods, drinks, fashion, design and entertainment with the help of celebrity chefs…

  • CAMH ENGAGE@Ricarda’s-Thurs.,Nov.17th,2022

    CAMH ENGAGE was the perfect title for this 8th annual marquee fundraiser for CAMH held  November 17th at Ricarda’s. (camh.ca). On this evening many guest speakers all commented that vital programs and services are to be”Solutions without Restrictions.”Young professionals attending represent the new league of philanthropic individuals who understand that mental illness affects so many people,…

  • International Ballet Theatre presents THE NUTCRACKER for ONE NIGHT ONLY December 17, 2022 at Meridian Hall

    PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER THE UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC FEATURING UKRAINIAN PRINCIPAL DANCERS, VLADYSLAV ROMASHCHENKO AND OLGA POSTERNAK A COUPLE WHO TOURED THE WORLD TO RAISE MONEY FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN AID PRESENTED FOR ONE NIGHT ONLYDECEMBER 17, 2022 AT 7PM AT MERIDIAN HALL Toronto, ON Toronto International Ballet Theatreproudly presents the triumphant return of a production of the…