Northern Karate’s 40th Anniversary

Northern Karate Schools (NKS) celebrated its 40th anniversary with students, supporters and staff who are all a part of a four-decade success story on Nov. 24, 2012. With 10 locations across the GTA, including Maple, Richmond Hill, Woodbridge and Thornhill, NKS has sharpened the body, mind and spirits of people of all ages. “A lot of places change for the sake of change. While we continue to adapt and expand our curriculum, we’ve always stayed true to our founding principles,” says NKS Rutherford director Kyoshi Cos Vona. “I think that’s the main reason we’ve had staying power.”

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Hats on for Awareness Hatsquerade Gala

Over 400 people attended the 4th Annual Hats On for Awareness Hatsquerade gala this year wearing their favourite — and at times outrageous — hats in support of mental health. Keynote speaker Michael Landsberg of TSN’S Off the Record brought the crowd to its feet with his stirring anecdote on battling depression.The event was a success, raising $65,000 in support of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

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Heatwave York 2012

The seventh annual Heatwave York Region corporate volleyball tournament on June 16, 2012, served up good times and competitive matches. The one-day tournament featured a co-ed beach volleyball tournament with 21 teams, as well as great food, drinks and prizes. Since the volleyball challenge started in 1995, the event has expanded across the GTA and includes a winter tournament, Icewave, as well as additional tournaments in Halton, Waterloo, Durham, Halton, Peel and the Hamilton-Niagara area. All proceeds support SickKids and the SickKids Centre for Research and Learning. To date, the weekend volleyball events have raised more than $2 million for childhood cancer research at SickKids.
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Rebel Golf Tournament

The 11th annual Rebel Golf Tournament in support of the Down Syndrome Association of York Region was a huge success, thanks to perfect weather, Glen Eagle Golf Club’s amazing service, over 40 sponsors and a tireless crew of volunteers. More than 120 golfers helped raise over $10,000, bringing the grand total to almost $100,000 in 11 years. This wouldn’t have been possible without organizers Aurelio Calabretta and Claudio Chiappetta.
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Changing the World One Brick at a Time: Vivian Risi

It was October 2008. Major financial institutions in the U.S. were falling at the pace of leaves and the media was saturated with reports of the tumultuous subprime mortgage crisis, market crashes and a looming global recession. Business owners across an array of industries were feeling their first beads of sweat. “Our economy was greatly affected,” says Vivian Risi, owner of real estate firm Royal LePage – Your Community Realty.

Just before the news broke, Risi had taken on the role of Capital Campaign Chair of York Region’s Yellow Brick House, pledging to raise funds for YBH’s much-needed second shelter. “You can imagine the pressure I felt knowing that I had just committed to raising $4 million. I didn’t want to let anyone down,” she says.

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Vivian Risi: Aiming Higher

Inside every individual lies the hope to soar to new heights and fulfill unrealized potential. With arms outstretched, we anticipate the strength to conquer the obstacles that cloud our vision and welcome the materialization of our aspirations. While there are pinnacles that may seem beyond our reach, there are those who can turn the impossible into possible.

Society’s most vulnerable now have a second chance at redemption because of Vivian Risi, owner and founder of real estate firm Royal LePage – Your Community Realty. As chair of Yellow Brick House (YBH)’s Second Shelter, Second Chances capital campaign, Risi’s tireless efforts to house abused women and children have finally paved the way to a much-needed second shelter in York Region, where up until now, there have been no services Read more

Cutting for a Cause

Marking 20 years of Safehaven’s provision of exceptional residential and respite care to families whose children are unable to walk, talk, see or hear, valued supporter and owner of Salon V Vanessa Petriglia hosted Cutting for a Cause in celebration of the one-year anniversary of her successful York Region hair salon. Taking place on Aug. 26, 2010, Salon V offered discounted blow-dries; complimentary beverages and appetizers; entertainment, and a special free hair design and cut for those whom Safehaven has helped. Over $3,500 was raised, as well as an abundance of awareness for Safehaven. Read more

Complete Beauty List

Looking for a beauty related product or service? Imagine having all of York Region’s best salons and spas in one place! That possibility is just one click away, says Shannon R.T. Horgan, president of CompleteBeautyList.com.

This innovative company is the only online salon and spa directory, which is why the best companies in the industry have chosen to be part of it. CompleteBeautyList.com is a brilliant marketing tool that showcases salons and spas in Woodbridge, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and other areas of the GTA. Also targeting New York and Chicago, CompleteBeautyList.com is the fastest growing company of its kind. With the Internet being a main source of information, this company has adopted the ideal advertising approach. Read more

Children’s Aid Foundation of York Region

Spotlight 2009 was held in Support of the Children’s Aid Foundation of York Region on Nov. 19th, 2009. York Region’s talented youth took the stage as well as featured guest, 17-year-old Daniel Panetta, Read more

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

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