On February 27th, 2014 the annual Love Her gala was held at the Liberty Grand celebrating women, promoting awareness of ovarian cancer and raising funds for Ovarian Cancer Canada.
Toronto-based cancer support foundation, Wellspring, held their special annual fundraising event last week. The fashion show showcased Holt Renfrew’s collections just ahead of spring but this time it was about much more than fashion.
Since it’s inception in 2009, Paws for the Cause has supported a variety of charitable initiatives including the OSPCA, the Ontario Veterinary College’s Pet Trust Fund, and the Central Toronto Veterinary Referral Clinic. They’ve even created an annual scholarship at the University of Guelph granted to a veterinary student, fondly named the Chloe Award after founder Laura Serra’s own dog. The event is also co-chaired by Harry Rosen’s fashion director, Paul Smith (in the photo above). Paws for the Cause…
With 600 literary enthusiasts in attendance at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on February 6th, the 9th annual Book Lover’s Ball celebrated 60 Canadian authors including books by politicians Michael Ignatieff and Olivia Chow. Other highlights included L. Marie Adeline (S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared), Steven Galloway (The Cellist of Sarajevo) and Neil Pasricha (The Book of Awesome).
It was an absolute pleasure photographing Chef’s Challenge for Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary once again. This time it was held at the Toronto Congress Centre and everything was bigger, better and just an absolute blast.
Love 4 a Cure Valentine’s Day themed charity party featured an auction to win dates with sexy, young and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes at The Courthouse on Adelaide St which took place on Thursday, February 6th, 2014.