Private donors and fundraising events such as Diwali – A Night to Shine leads to groundbreaking medical research from Toronto’s University Health Network. Deciding to donate to or support a charitable cause, initiative or research effort is an intensely personal decision based on many factors, but a primary concern is that your contribution is doing …
Philanthropists Shanea and Dr. David Rakowski know how to embrace life, and they fill it with everything that speaks to them, from art to travel to food. And Shanea’s blog, Shanea Savours, showcases it all. But perhaps even more important is their love for each other, for their kids and their grandkids — and their …
Life is multifaceted, and for many of us, our passions propel our choices. For Gina Godfrey, her life has been influenced by her desire to help others and create art. Passion for art can be distilled down to an appreciation of imagery. We like what we like for individual reasons. After all, “beauty is in …
How a journey to East Africa opened this conservationist’s eyes as to what she could still do for the world and the animals in her care. Written by Rick Muller Interview by Victoria Scott Authentic. It’s a word Sylvia Mantella uses often. It’s usually to describe how she measures a charitable cause to which she …
Fuelled by his humble beginnings and the recent tragedy in his family, Harris Rosen, the founder, president and chief operating officer of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, continues to pursue his commitment to making the world a better place. Harris Rosen and his family live with a devastating loss. Last November, Rosen’s 26-year-old son Adam lost …
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, Bloor Street Entertains (BSE) hosted its annual fundraising gala event in support of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) and its mission to end the HIV epidemic in Canada. Through support of sponsors, partners and guests, the gala successfully raised approximately $900,000! The elegant evening of entertainment and dining was …
