Rally for Kids with Cancer

Arguably one of Toronto’s most action-packed fundraisers hit the city streets this September, raising more than $3 million for the SickKids Foundation. The fourth annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup’s honorary co-chairs were rocker Gene Simmons and wife Shannon Tweed. “Let’s not lose sight of the fact that although this is all glitz and glamour that it really is about kids who are suffering badly, immensely with cancer, and we should all do our parts,” says Simmons. Read more

Gemini Awards

The 26th Annual Gemini Awards Gift Lounge had a little something for everyone. Held at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Sept. 6 and 7, Deborah Cox, Tom Green, Jason Priestley and others stepped out to enjoy an energetic atmosphere pulsing with participating brands that included Mac Cosmetics, DavidsTea, Shaklee, PlaSmart, Second Denim Co., Lucky7, Karen McClintock Jewellery, Sweet Leaf Bath Co. and Andrew Richard Designs. Read more

Annual Charity Golf Classic

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua’s Annual Charity Golf Classic was held on August 15 at the Copper Creek Golf Club. Hundreds of golfers participated in the inaugural event that, together with the 2011 Mayor’s Gala, raised over $650,000 for community and not-for-profit organizations. Mayor Bevilacqua Read more

Italian Car Day Presented by Engineered Automotive

The first annual Italian Car Day was a prime example of Italian style. Owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Italian marquee vehicles made the journey out to Boyd Conservation Area in Woodbridge, Ont. for a celebration of Italian classics, new and old, on Aug. 27, 2011. The total amount raised was $20,000, with all proceeds from car registrations, raffle tickets, T-shirts and posters benefitting the Safehaven Project for Community Living. Read more

Noah Matters Fundraiser

On Aug. 28th, 2011, the Noah Matters Fundraiser and picnic charmed the Doctor McClean District Park. Members of the Vaughan community joined together for an amazing day of great food, prizes, piñata for the kids and great bargains for
a successful event. All money raised went towards Read more

Ladies on the Links

Chair Terry McIntyre, his talented team and Mother Nature, hit a hole-in-one this year, at beautiful Brampton Golf Club for the Brampton Board of Trade’s 5th annual Ladies on the Links extravaganza. Good times were had with prizes galore, live and silent auctions, great food and networking. Investors Group, the title sponsors, provided fun picture mementos with the Brampton Firefighters, and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell proved why she’s the “bees knees” on putting green. Read more

3rd Annual Ride for SickKids

On Aug. 21, 2011, Mackie Harley Davidson in Oshawa presented the 3rd Annual Ride for SickKids. With over 400 registrants attending the scenic motorcycle ride throughout Durham Region, funds raised to-date surpassed the $125,000 mark, all going towards the new Research and Learning Tower at SickKids. Committee members Nella Figliano Greco, Joseph Manzoli, Mark McConkey, Brynn Gordon and Patricia Ianniciello would like to thank all those who helped make this a special event. Read more

Creating Alternatives

On Aug. 25, 2011, Alternatives Integrating People with Cognitive Challenges held a grand opening for its new office and day program space. Alternatives is a registered charitable organization that provides day support for adults with a developmental disability. Participants of the program are provided Read more

Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer

Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer took place on Oct.1, 2011 at Ontario Place, with 200 teams raising $2.4 million for cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society. Don Cherry, NHL star Jeremy Roenick, Tyler Stewart of Barenaked Ladies, and many others, also took part in the record-breaking event. It was an incredible day and one that will be repeated annually in cities across Canada with a vision to conquering cancer in our lifetime. Read more

Suzuki Canada and Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services

This is the sixth year that Suzuki Canada has partnered with Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services to provide a vehicle for fire inspectors and public educators to travel to schools and various locations in the community to promote fire safety. This partnership is important because with Suzuki’s generous donation, Fire Prevention staff can share critical information about fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, 72-hour emergency kits, fire escape plans, and much more, to help save lives. Read more

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