2nd Annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup

On your marks, get set, go! The crowd went wild as the checkered flag waved and race cars took off in support of SickKids Foundation, earning an astounding $1.4 million on Sept. 26th in an effort to end Read more

Tokmakjian Group

Representing a large number of companies that service buses, trucks and industrial equipment industries for local and international companies, Tokmakjian is a continuously growing transportation corporation in tune with today’s market transportation needs. Once a month, between May and October, Tokmakjian throws a staff BBQ, complete with raffle draws and prizes, to reward its employees. As well, corporate announcements and discussions surrounding new developments within the company are made to keep employees motivated. Read more

Ride for Sick Kids

As 300 bikes cruised through the streets of Durham Region on Aug. 23, 2009, about $40,000 was raised in support of the SickKids Hospital Foundation. This amount beats the event committee’s initial Read more

20th Anniversary Celebration of Feast of Fields

Celebrating the best in produce and organic foods, the Feast of Fields Organization is dedicated to sustaining ecological agriculture for chefs and food professionals alike. Held at the Kortright Centre for Conservation on Sept. 13, 2009, healthy recipes and cooking tips were swapped between chefs and advocates of the organization that for two decades has supported this environmental initiative. www.feastoffields.org

Left: Chef Brad Long. Right: Michael Smith, Dolce Publishing Inc.’s Fernando Zerillo and Angela Palmeri, and Michael Stadlander.

The 2nd annual City Gala featuring Alta Moda

A red carpet-style event ensued at Luxy Night Club, one of Vaughan’s elegant event and entertainment venues. Held on Aug. 29th of this year, the lavish, black-tie affair held once again by Ramiro Villafuerte with RAMIRO productions raised funds to support the Heart & Stroke foundation, SickKids Foundation and the Abruzzo Earthquake Relief Foundation. As attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine, international artist Amanda Morra, MMVA nominee Karl Wolf, along with a trendy Altamoda fashion show, provided entertainment for the crowd. www.citygala.org

Photo: Marianna Riossi, co-organizer of the City Gala 09 event along with Bart Kacki, the owner of Luxy Entertainment Complex, co-organizers of City Gala 09, Julia Filillippi, and Franca Abate.

Got My Kids ‘Back To School’ exhibits

As parents prepared for yet another year of learning for their little scholars, two exhibits full of parent resources, information, vendors, products and services from local and national companies were set up alongside entertainment kiosks for the entire family! Got My Kids Inc., a publication resource for parents and families, Read more

Walk for Abruzzo

It has been six months since Italy’s Abruzzo region was struck by an earthquake that killed hundreds of people and injured thousands. The Walk for Abruzzo, organized by The Abruzzo Earthquake Relief Read more

Partylicious Event to support the Remember Me Foundation

By producing lively, upbeat events, the Remember Me Foundation is a group of business entrepreneurs raising funds for less-recognized charities such as Giant Steps Toronto, which fosters educational programs for children living with autism, and Families For Children, which helps impoverished women and children in India and Bangladesh. The Partylicious Event at Jump Café & Bar on Aug. 15, 2009, provided a delicious spin on fundraising with food delights by Toronto’s top chefs Ted Reader and Filippo Mancuso. The event successfully raised $35,000.
www.familiesforchildren.ca
www.giantstepstoronto.ca

Photo: Dave Parisi, Rob Chiodo, Jason Monaco, Sam Mancuso, Laura Sorrentino, Filippo Mancuso, George Dipede, Tony Laguardia.

10th Annual Rebel Golf Tournament for the Down Syndrome Association of York

The Rebel Golf Tournament started off as a Rebel Hockey team until little Jasmine Calabretta was born. This inspired her dad, Aurelio Calabretta, and friends to turn the team into a golf fundraising Read more

Ladies on the Links Golf Tournament

With over 80 golfers on a bright, cloudless September day, the third annual Brampton Board of Trade Golf Tournament was held at the Caledon Golf and Country Club. The September 23rd event, Read more

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