Renowned bridal designer Ines Di Santo is combining luxury fashion with philanthropy through her new initiative, SHOP FOR THE CURE, in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. Known for her exquisitely crafted wedding gowns, Di Santo is extending her passion for design to a cause close to her heart — women’s health and cancer research. …
Barberian’s Steak House hosted the Harry Barberian Memorial Dinner, on May 7. Raising over $100,000 for Mount Sinai Hospital’s cancer research faculty, this annual dinner, now in its sixth year, was a resounding success. After being diagnosed with cancer himself, Harry Barberian was treated at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1986. This allowed his life to …
Paul Alofs, the president and CEO of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, has decided to step down from his position. Now in his 14th year of running the historic organization, Alofs will leave behind a admirable legacy. Alofs has held high-level positions at various companies since 1989, going from HMV to Disney to MP3.com and …
The Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) launched a line of beautiful hand-painted silk scarves with Canadian fashion designer, David Dixon and Dr. John Semple in support of women’s cancers. Dr. Semple, who in addition to being one of Canada’s top surgeons specializing in breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, is also a graduate of OCAD University. Dixon and …
On Dec. 8, 2014, the Prostate Cancer Foundation gathered over 120 loyal supporters at New York City’s Restaurant Daniel. The event, which celebrated the holiday season, offered attendees cocktails and a specially prepared menu by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud. PCF founder and chairman Michael Milken kicked off Dinner at Daniel and highlighted new advances made …
Awearness, a unique shopping experience at which guests can purchase designer and high-end fashions at discounted prices, came back for its second year at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on May 3, 2009. The event, founded and chaired by Michelle Levy and Elana Waldman, supports ovarian cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital. www.awearnesscanada.com PHOTOS: Founders/chairs …
