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Bluebird held their 3rd annual “Food and Art Thing” at The Burroughes on Queen West on June 2, 2012. It’s an event showing that food can be edible art and vice-versa. All the art exhibits at each booth had a food-themed element.
The Food Dudes did a great job of catering the event and using their food-driven entertainment to continue the theme and also keep the guests well-fed with many visually appealing pieces of edible hors-d’oeurves art. When we first experienced the Food Dudes at BMW Downtown Toronto for the new 3-series launch event, it was delightful. So what we’ve learned is that wherever Food Dudes are, we must be there as well!
The event was well-attended and entertainment was found in many forms. It was our first time at Bluebird and we look forward to seeing Bluebird again next year!
About Bluebird:
Founded by Devan Rajkumar in 2009, the event showcases unique & interesting expressions that vividly showcase and demonstrate the interrelationship between food & art, while supporting local artists and giving back to those in need.
Comments Off on SPARK Children’s Aid Foundation Gala at The Carlu
Co-host Anne Mroczkowski, with Spark Gala Chair, Andrea Weissman-Daniels and Co-host Leslie Roberts. Photo courtesy of Children’s Aid Foundation
On May 6, 2012, the Children’s Aid Foundation hosted the SPARK gala at the Carlu. Proceeds from for the fundraiser went to support the Ignite the Spark Fund which provides life-changing opportunities for disadvantaged children and youth living in the child welfare system. These opportunities allow them to explore their interests in sports, arts and cultural activities which are crucial to their personal growth and development.
The event successfully raised $400,000 and allows for a life-changing three-year commitment to support each youth in their chosen field. It was well-attended with Anne Mroczkowski and Leslie Roberts as co-hosts as well as Randy Bachman, Lisa Ray, Patrick Chan, Bernadette Morra and Jackie Richardson. Martin Lim was also a featured fashion designer in attendance.
ABOUT THE IGNITE THE SPARK FUND
One out of every 25 children in Canada are at risk and need our help. Many have suffered in poverty and are victims of abuse or neglect. As a result, 300,000 of these children and youth have a social worker, while a staggering 76,000 are Crown wards who live in foster care or residential programs.
For these vulnerable children and youth, there are often significant gaps in funding that prevent them from enrolling in hockey, taking dance or learning to play a musical instrument. However, these very experiences can be the catalyst to restoring self-esteem, developing interpersonal and coping skills and finding the inner strength to build successful lives.
Inspired by their adopted daughter, Mark Daniels and Andrea Weissman-Daniels
founded the Ignite the Spark Fund – a unique initiative to fund “enrichment” programs. Spark is unlike any other fund because it helps children who have no access to, or can’t afford to have new experiences in sports, arts and recreation.
The Fund is also unique because it allows children to enrol in any program of their choice within their own communities and provides a commitment over multiple years. It also covers the costs of related clothing and equipment and gives them a level playing field with their peers. The Ignite the Spark fund not only supports children and youth involved with child welfare organizations in Toronto, (such as: Jewish Family and Child; Native Child and Family Services of Toronto; and Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto) it also supports children under the watch of child welfare services across Canada.
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On May 7, 2012, The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund (DCMF) hosted a fundraising gala with a silent auction at the Liberty Grand. The annual event aims to promote awareness of the potentially deadly skin cancer. Heartfelt speeches were given and David Cornfield’s legacy was remembered. Also it was a celebration of their successfully viral video “Dear 16 Year Old Me” copied below (please take a few minutes to watch and share). A $10,000 cheque was presented from DCMF to the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children.
About DCMF
The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund was established in 2007 and is devoted to saving lives from melanoma by promoting awareness of this potentially deadly disease.
Melanoma is a common and serious skin cancer which, if not treated early, is usually fatal. The good news is that the risk of melanoma can be significantly decreased by reducing exposure to UV radiation, and that the prognosis for melanoma patients can be improved by early detection. The bad news is that despite increasing public awareness of the dangers of UV radiation, many people still do not understand the seriousness of the damage caused by exposure to UV radiation, particularly damage caused during early years. Further, not enough people are aware of the early signs of melanoma, or the importance of self detection. As a result, melanoma is often ignored until it’s too late. However, we believe that through David’s story, we can bring change.
The DCMF Mission
To reduce the incidence, via prevention and early self-detection of melanoma as well as, improve the prognosis of melanoma via education and research into the disease.
Comments Off on MyEventSuite.com Launch Party at Corus Quay
MyEventSuite.com hosted a launch party for 350+ event planners and media to introduce their new website which aims to be the go-to, all-in-one resource for busy event planners to get the job done all from one, comprehensive website.
The launch party at Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Drive featured watermelon-tequila splashers in test tubes, steak and ahi tuna, unique cocktails with edible flowers, Snapz photo booth, creating your own music videos, a mechanical bull, ice cream truck, cotton candy machine and more.
As described on the MyEventSuite.com website:
My EventSuite is a fresh, dynamic web service that is committed to providing the most comprehensive and trustworthy event planning service available anywhere. Use My EventSuite to get quotes from the most recommended professionals in Toronto, and to keep all your research and decisions organized in one place. Our budget tools and comprehensive calendar will help keep your event organized, while our resourceful blog will provide you with creative inspiration and sound event planning advice. Your FREE My EventSuite account also lets you create a personalized website for your event.
Being that the account is free, it might be worth trying My EventSuite for preparing you create your next event or wedding whether big or small.
Guess celebrated 30 Sexy Years with the help of FLARE Magazine and chose Claudia Schiffer as the marquee ambassador. Also the limited edition 30th Anniversary Collection was released to celebrate the sexy, stylish heritage.
The Guess 30th anniversary celebrations in Toronto were held at the store on Queen West followed by an after party at Cube. The Queen West store celebrated with cocktails, flipbooks, gifts such as $30 Guess gift cards and more. The after party at Cube featured Guess-branded cocktails served by beautiful ladies in Guess 30th anniversary retro t-shirts, Snapz photo booth and more. Looking forward to more celebrations with Guess for years to come.
To quote Guess CEO Paul Marciano, “Guess is timeless and sensual.”
