23rd Annual Crystal Ball Gala

Held at the Toronto Congress Centre on Nov. 21st, 2009, Reach for the Rainbow’s 23rd Annual Crystal Ball raised close to $1 million to support programs for children and youth with disabilities. Notable attendees included the German Consul General to Toronto Sabine Sparwasser, Senator Kerryanne Ifill from Barbados, Canadian actor Yannick Bisson and singer Justin Hines. Gordon Fisher, publisher of the National Post, was the recipient of the 2009 Award of Distinction. www.reachfortherainbow.ca

Top: Susan Hay, Global Toronto.; BMW President Franz Jung and wife.; Sydney, a member of Reach for the Rainbow, embraces her father, Don Weaver. Above: From Left: Anna-Maria Cristofaro and Connie Lombardi with husbands.; Singer Justin Hines.