Sylvia and Robert Mantella's wildlife conservation sanctuary in Florida is making a difference in the battle to save animals – one species at a time. If you are fortunate enough to have the means, the true test of your character - indeed, of your humanity - is choosing to use those resources to make a …
September marked a momentous occasion for the Prince’s Trust Canada, with a celebration of the Hon. Hilary Weston that reflected on her tireless dedication to the trust charity and looked forward as she prepares to occupy her new role as chair emeritus of the Prince’s Trust Canada board. Organized by Sylvia and Robert Mantella, the …
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 …
As Canada’s largest annual fundraiser in support of HIV and AIDS, CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains brought together prominent philanthropic individuals that included 2015 event chairs Sylvia Mantella, chief marketing officer of Mantella Corporation, and Cineplex Media president Salah Bachir. The event saw Toronto’s Mink Mile come alive as Bloor-Yorkville galleries and boutiques transformed into lavish …
A regular at Toronto, New York and Paris fashion weeks, Sylvia Mantella compares runway shows to an electric feeling, making it clear that for her, fashion is more than just clothes. “Valentino, McQueen, and Balmain,” Mantella says confidently, when asked about her favourite designers. “I love the art work. I love the work that it …
