Moore’s Canadian Suit Drive

Moores Clothing for Men held a Canadian Suit Drive that turned heads across major Canuck cities. Assisting unemployed men across the country, street teams were organized to raise awareness by wearing only boxers, dress shoes, socks and ties, while carrying signs that read “Give the suit off your back.” From June 28 to July 31, 2012, men are being encouraged to drop off gently used business wear at any Moores locations in Canada. The donations will benefit almost 50 organizations providing job-readiness programs.
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Anne Murray Golf

The Anne Murray Charity Golf Classic in support of Colon Cancer Canada was held at Angus Glen Golf Club and Conference Centre with over 200 golfers enjoying 18 holes of award-winning golf, lunch, cocktails, dinner and extras. The tournament, established in 2004 to raise funds and awareness for colon cancer, has grown in exciting new ways with the addition of Anne Murray and her celebrity guests. This year’s event included some of the most notable figures in Canadian culture, sports and news.
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Building Muscle for Autism

On June 14, 2012, an inspiring event at the Bellagio Boutique Event Venue gathered over 200 guests in support of children in Vaughan and North York who cannot afford funding for behavioural/occupational therapy. Established by Dimitri and Francesca Giankoulas in an attempt to spread awareness and raise much-needed funds for this endeavour, an impressive $12,000 was raised. Proceeds went towards Under the Umbrella Tree, an intensive, early intervention behavioural treatment centre that specializes with kids and parents dealing with autism.

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Kids for Kids Fashion

Kids for Kids is a heartwarming fashion company that features clothing with child-made artwork. Young artists and orphans from Tara Children’s Project in Bihar, India, as well as Gone Rural in Swaziland, Africa, have lent their unique drawings to this project. Designer Iris Shiloh developed this company after spending eight years as a fashion designer in New York City. A portion of each sale is donated back to the children in underprivileged communities around the world.
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BPW Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Brampton was held at the Caledon Country Club this year, with over 100 participants raising funds for three charities: the Salvation Army’s Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre, Walk with Me, a human trafficking survivors program, and Buddys ‘N Bows, which supports the Caring Companion Program at Brampton Civic Hospital. BPW Brampton raised over $6,000 this year for the worthy causes.
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Giro 2012

The crowds are wild. The sky brims blue, and Milan’s rigid, snow-capped mountains are reduced to mere blurs as bicyclist Ryder Hesjedal zooms over the finish line of Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Canadian to ever win the prestigious race.

Across the pond, a pursuit is pulling Vaughan’s citizens to the streets. The air buzzes with excitement as jersey-clad riders make their way to Villa Charities’ fourth annual Giro cycling event. While the crowds aren’t in the millions, and the prize isn’t a swirling golden trophy, community members beam with generous hearts.

Like Hesjedal, it was Nick Sanci’s first time reaching the finish line, and like his fellow Canadian champion, Sanci’s race began long before May 27. Sanci, who belongs to Team Rosehaven, began collecting donations weeks prior to hitting the track, striving to meet Read more

Rev it Up for Sick Kids

Save the date! On Sunday, July 15th, 2012, motorcycle enthusiasts will come together to raise money for the Hospital for Sick Children in an elite and scenic motorcycle ride. Starting in Vaughan and riding through the Niagara Escarpment with a monumental stop in front of SickKids hospital, motorcyclists will raise funds towards research and treatment for cardiology and brain tumours in children. Celebrity appearances, a wine tour and promotional draw will all be part of the action. With the help of visionaries Salvatore Oliveti, Joe Linardi, Joseph Manzoli, Loredana Oliveti, Alex Lombardi and Lisa Arena, this is sure to be a grand success.
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The MV-1 at Vita Community Living Services

Ontario’s lieutenant-governor David Onley and members of Vita Community Living Services came together at The Columbus Centre on Feb. 28, 2012, to celebrate an innovative mode of transportation now available at the charitable organization. The MV-1 is a revolutionary new vehicle specifically designed for people with physical disabilities, providing wheelchair-users with a vehicular experience they can enter and manoeuvre into with ease. Funds for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle were raised during the charity’s annual fundraising event Rally for Vita last fall.

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Cookies for Kids

Thornhill’s Panera Bread opened its doors and heart in December for a free cookie-decorating event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada. The two-week event was held at all Panera bakery-cafés in the GTA, attracting cookie enthusiasts and decorators for a good cause.
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Holiday Bear Drive

Million Dollar Smiles (MDS) held its fourth annual Holiday Bear Hug Campaign at the Monte Carlo Inn – Vaughan Suites on Dec. 17, 2011. MDS volunteers met early in the morning to receive their Bear Hug packages, which included four-foot teddy bears and $100 Toys “R” Us gift cards. The volunteers then delivered the parcels to over 150 children who have been affected by life-threatening illnesses. Read more

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