Israel Schachter has been using his influence as a global relationship-builder to raise more than half a billion dollars for thousands of nonprofits. As history shows us, nothing of positive consequence happens in our world without people coming together to work for change. Bringing people together takes a special type of person — someone who …
The two-day event, which supports groundbreaking medical research at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, raised more than $33 million. The festival featured wines from more than 80 international vintners, as well as private gourmet dinners prepared by world-class chefs throughout the city. “Never before have four Michelin-star chefs cooked together for such a worthy …
Since the recent unveiling of Toronto’s brand new Jewish landmark, the Albert and Temmy Latner Forest Hill Jewish Centre (FHJC), Rabbi Elie Karfunkel has been committed to maintaining and improving the programs and services that the centre has to offer to its cherished community. To better manage the costs associated with raising the new building, …
Woodbine Racetrack’s luxurious trackside pavilion came alive with well-dressed supporters for Best Buddies’ 10th annual Thrill of Ascot. Best Buddies seeks to create leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its 2016 Thrill of Ascot edition is its most successful event yet, raising $400,000 for the Canadian charity. bestbuddies.ca
This year’s Imperial Ball, held on May 14 and themed “Ode to Qipao,” enlivened the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto with about 500 patrons who enjoyed live auctions and a qipao show. The annual ball raised $400,000 in support of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. imperialball.ca photo courtesy of cccgt
Canadian Hadassah-WIZO’S (CHW) Tzedakah Chapter held its 13th annual “At Our Table” event June 6 to raise money to support rapid response initiatives at the Louise Temerty Breast Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, as well as other causes. Over 200 guests raised over $194,000 and were treated to a performance by Toronto singer …
