More and more, young professionals are getting involved in charitable causes, and so what a great idea it was for the Children’s Aid Foundation to conceive an event targeted at young professionals. Hence, the first ever Suitcase Party was born, held at The Citizen on February 11th, 2015. It was a very exclusive event, with only 650 tickets available which sold out quickly.
The 27th annual Teddy Bear Affair was held on November 2, 2013 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year the South Building halls were transformed to the sunny, beach scenery of the California coast and the heydays of Route 66. On the walls, panoramas of sunsets, cliff sides, beaches, and piers were projected to provide an immersive environment. Palm trees lined the pathways and classic cars were on display. There were models dressed as lifeguards and even a large…
This year’s annual Teddy Bear Affair had the theme of 1920’s era Paris, France in a decade known by many as “LES ANNÉES FOLLES” or the Roaring Twenties. The theme drew influences from Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris and the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgterald. The evening brought over 1,000 of the GTA’s influential and senior executives, co-hosted by Toronto Adriano Belli from the Toronto Argonauts, and Jennifer Hedger, TSN Sportscentre anchor. It was apparent this was one of…
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…