THE AIR CADETS CELEBRATE 70 YEARS For 70 years, the Royal Canadian Air Cadets have provided teens with a community-based program where they can prepare for the transition from youth to adulthood. The Air Cadets encourage values of ambition, respect and self-improvement through a variety of fun and challenging activities. The teens meet every Friday …
MS Bike An outstanding 275 cyclists travelled through Toronto’s scenic bike trails and city streets with family, friends and co-workers this past September. Together, participants successfully raised over $146,000 for individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Funds raised will help to support services for people affected by MS, as well as research, treatment and a cure. …
The 6th annual Circle of Friends-Butterfly Kisses Memorial, held at Doctors McLean District Park in Woodbridge, was a heartfelt event that allowed families to come together and grieve the loss of their loved ones. Four hundred monarch butterflies were released, symbolizing freedom and hope. A donation of $10,000 was raised for Hospice Vaughan. www.butterflykissesmemorial.com
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we reflect on the past, revel in the present and look to the future of City Life Magazine — and the community it calls home. 10 Reasons to Love Vaughan 1. A Focus on Health Care Between SickKids opening Boomerang Health and the forthcoming Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, Vaughan is providing …
The McMichael Art Gallery in Kleinburg held its annual Moonlight Gala on June 8. Five hundred guests flocked to the renowned gallery in support of in-house programs offered to pique artistic interest in all ages. The event raised over $100,000 for the cause as guests enjoyed live entertainment from jazz singer Holly Cole and dinner …
On July 20, Canadian artists Alejandro Piñero and Aelwynn Swanson presented all Torontonians with an opportunity to participate in the creation of an iconic mural near the base of Caledonia at Davenport Road. The theme of the current mural is meant to identify Canadian pride through the heroes and moments of hockey. www.davenportartscommunity.com
Twenty-two beach volleyball teams gathered at the Sports Village in Vaughan on Saturday, June 15, for the 8th annual Heatwave for SickKids Beach Volleyball Tournament. The event, started in 1995 at Ashbridge’s Bay Park in Toronto, has raised over $2.7 million for SickKids. www.heatwaveevents.com
COSTI Immigrant Services held its 12th annual Golf Tournament on June 18 at Glen Eagle Golf Course, hosted by Damon Allen. Over 100 golfers participated in this year’s tournament, and more than $20,000 was raised to support COSTI’s Art Therapy Program for Refugee Children as well as Connections, COSTI’s Youth At-Risk Program. www.costi.org
In support of the Meta Centre, a non-profit organization benefiting adults and children with special needs, the Meta Foundation held its 12th annual Family Walk, Relay and Ride fundraiser on Sunday, June 23. Over 1,200 cyclists, relay runners, families and supporters made for a busy celebration that raised an amazing $162,000 for the cause. www.metafoundation.ca
On June 13, the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Brampton held its 18th annual Ladies Charity Golf Tournament at the Caledon Country Club. Over $14,000 was raised, including $5,000 donated by the Scotiabank Bright Future Program, to benefit various charitable organizations, including the Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre and Walk With Me Canada Victim …