Hosting its third annual gala, Waves of Changes for Autism raised a record-breaking $260,000 to aid in its mission to support children and their families living with autism. The evening hosted more than 1,000 members of the Vaughan, Ont., community, who all share in the organization’s goals. Waves of Changes has been able to provide …
Real Vaughan residents share their chosen charity for the holiday season. 1. Why do you love Vaughan? 2. What inspires you to do what you do? 3. Best gift you have ever received or given? 4. What organization will you donate to this holiday season? Dr. Laura Tari, Chiropractor and clinic owner of Movement Chiropractic …
Partnering with the Breakfast Club of Canada, Joan Kelley Walker will be making a donation to the club with each purchase made at Walmart.ca of the Joan Kelley Walker Collection. “There are so many things I love about the Breakfast Club program: the diversity, inclusiveness and its mission to nurture potential and grow healthy students. …
The We Love You Connie Foundation held its first annual Connie’s Warrior Walk at the Friday Harbour Resort in Innisfil, Ont., on Sept. 22. This intimate event, headed by Connie’s mother, Michela Guglietti, was attended by friends and family, as they remembered the beautiful, kind warrior and heroine Connie was and still is today. With …
With over 500 attendees, the Vaughan Chamber’s ninth annual Women to Women Symposium was a resounding success. The day-long event included a Women’s Health & Wellness Panel, a fireside chat with Air Canada’s Bambina Marcello and the committee chair Isabella Bertani, as well as keynote speaker Michele Romanow, and close to 50 vendor booths to …
More than 300 women came out to the Joy of Aging 2018 event, held at Bellvue Manor in Vaughan, Ont. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event held a fashion show that featured leading women within Vaughan and offered booths, activities and a silent auction for guests. This year’s event raised more than $35,000, bringing the …
Frank Castellano has released his first book, Light Through a Clear Dark Sky. Composed of a collection of poems, Castellano’s original sayings as well as three short stories based on actual events, this is an enchanting read. Proceeds from the book’s sales will go to Rett syndrome research in honour of his granddaughter Samantha, in …
Saturday, Oct. 20, marked the soft launch of Navy Street Charity. The charity, which was established in 2016, is dedicated to supplying ramps to those struggling with mobility issues. The event, hosted at Pine Farms Orchard, was a tremendous success and raised more than $10,000, thanks to guests from the community and the support of …
AnnFrances Tropea had a beautiful spirit and a zest for life. She loved dancing and playing soccer, and nothing stood in her way, not even a cancer diagnosis. Her battle lasted for three years until earlier this summer, when she passed away peacefully. Since her passing, her loved ones have created a website to document …
In October, the Famèe Furlane hosted the 17th Annual Oak Leaf Gala, the signature fundraising event of the Villa Leonardo Gambin FLTC Charity. This year’s event had a rock and roll theme, paying homage to rock legends while giving guests an experience they’ll never forget. “It is because of events like this, and the generosity …