"GALAvanting"
to Toronto Fundraising
Events and Galas

The Wear White 4 Windfall committee will encourage Torontonians to wear something white in support of Wear White 4 Windfall (WW4W), an annual awareness campaign in support of Windfall Clothing Service, Canada's only new clothing bank. Windfall, an award-winning registered charity, collects new clothing and basic needs items and distributes them, free of charge, to Toronto's neediest citizens through partnerships with 90 social service agencies around the city.

On the morning of Saturday, January 28 go for a wonderful 45 minute indoor walk through the underground PATH in downtown Toronto. Come along to Allen Lambert Galleria in Brookfield Place, (formerly BCE Place) to celebrate and help us raise $500,000 to support families dealing with Alzheimer's.

Come and tie a yellow shoelace around your finger to honour and remember those in your life who’ve been touched by Alzheimer’s… and to have fun. We'll have great entertainment, goodies and prizes for the best walkers and teams BUT best of all you get to come in a fancy dress costume of your choice - Yes, we want YOU to DRESS UP.

Sponsor: CTV

Dragon Ball is the annual signature fundraising gala for Yee Hong. Dragon Ball is recognized as the largest Chinese New Year celebration of its kind in North America and one of the most prominent galas in Canada. Into its 23d year, Dragon Ball 2012 will welcome the Year of the Dragon with more than 1,000 patrons.

Hawaiian Oyster Odysseys (HOOs) are annual fundraising events organized by the Brain Injury Association of Canada (BIAC) in partnership with other like-minded organizations. They are made possible purely through volunteer efforts and are held across the country. They are envisioned to be a time of fun and learning.

It is our aim to create an atmosphere of celebration while increasing awareness of the impact of brain injuries. The HOOs are also a time for survivors and families to meet and network with medical experts, community leaders, public figures, business professionals and the media. Survivor stories, oyster bars, mystery prizes and tropical cocktails make it an exciting evening, in line with the Hawaiian theme.

Most importantly, it increases awareness about the work of brain injury associations across Canada.

The Book Lover's Ball will again be the "must attend" event of the year and better than ever. Make your grand entrance on the red carpet and dazzle the crowd in black tie. More importantly, proceeds from this extraordinary event will enhance the work of Toronto’s Library, the busiest urban public library system in the world.

6:00pm Celebrity Author Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:00pm Dinner & Live Eye Interviews with Authors
9:00pm Raffle
9:30pm Novel Inspired Fashion Show

Canada's National Ballet School will host its annual fundraising Gala. In celebration of fifty-two years of glowing accomplishment and to highlight the budding talent now emerging at NBS, the Gala's theme this year is Shine. We will shine a light on the beauty of dance; on the talent and determination required to become a professional dancer; and on the School as one of Canada's leading arts training institutions.

6:30 Reception • 8:00 Dinner
Silent and Live Auctions

The annual Easter Seals Gala Ball is a black tie affair that attracts close to 400 of Toronto's corporate leaders featuring a reception, dinner, dancing, as well as silent and live auctions. This year Easter Seals Ontario is pleased to have the 2010 Juno Award Winners for New Group of the Year; Arkells, join us to celebrate children with physical disabilities. The Easter Seals Gala Ball is held every year, with all proceeds going towards helping children and youth with physical disabilities.

The evening´s "Motown Nights" theme highlights a time of musical innovation and awareness. Easter Seals Ontario has a constant need for innovation and awareness, in order to create a better life for children and youth with physical disabilities.

The 2nd annual Suri's Smile Dinner Gala will be held on Friday February 10th, 2012, in honour and memory of Suri Olivia Boon who earned her angel wings in 2009 at nine months old. Suri was diagnosed with ATRT brain cancer and fought a brave battle with a smile on her face everyday. For more information please visit: suris-smile.blogspot.com

The Great Valentine Gala, held every February in Toronto, is the CFPDP's No. 1 fundraising event. It has raised close to $13 million and has become a glittering showcase for the unheralded achievements of physically challenged Canadians everywhere.

The 3rd annual Retro Boogie Night for SickKids dinner and dance party in support of Nuerofibromatosis (NF) Research for SickKids Foundation. Come dressed in your favourite 70's or 80's music or movie character and have fun dancing to disco and retro 80's tunes. Full dinner and open bar included with ticket price. Tons of prizes and silent auction on site!

Casey House's SnowBall presents a fabulous opportunity each February to let loose, mix and mingle with Toronto's most influential in the worlds of art, media, politics and business. An important fundraising source for vital community programs at Casey House, SnowBall is a yearly occasion to celebrate and support the love and devotion that goes into the work done at Casey House in caring for people affected by HIV/AIDS. It is a testament to the passion of the Toronto community for Casey House and its programs that last year's event tickets were sold out a full month in advance. SnowBall 2011 | Love & Devotion will also feature the presentations of The Casey Awards, Casey House's annual awards program created in loving memory of June Callwood.

March 3
17th Starlight Children's Foundation Gala
Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place
Cocktails: 6:00pm
Dinner: 7:30pm
Elegant Attire
Raffle, Live and Silent Auction
Tickets: Nancy Ford, 905-752-7827 Ext. 236
www.starlightcanadagala.org