Offering a bevy of beautifying services, Freedom Medi-Spa in Vaughan recently celebrated its three-year anniversary. With food provided by Nourished & Co. and a door prize donated by Novotel Toronto Vaughan, the open house drew in clients and new faces throughout the day. freedommedispa.com
Vaughan’s leading design academy hosted its annual end-of-year fashion show this July. Over 500 people attended to catch Haute Couture Academy of Fashion, Fine Arts & Design’s talented students showcasing their beautiful work. hcfashionarts.ca
Community members flocked to Eagles Nest Golf Club for the ninth annual Royal LePage Your Community Realty Charity Golf Tournament. Over $650,000 was raised in support of the Yellow Brick House, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Mackenzie Health and United Way. yourcommunityrealty.com
The ninth annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer saw cyclists covering 200 kilometres in two days from Toronto to Niagara and vice versa. The Ontario Ride has raised over $155 million for cancer research, treatment advances and education since 2008, with this year’s ride bringing over $17 million for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. conquercancer.ca
Our last issue’s cover star Luca Gennuso was honoured with a fundraising gala on June 11 to assist with costs related to his therapies and treatments after experiencing a near-drowning accident in 2014. Held at Da Vinci Banquet Hall in Woodbridge, the event was sponsored by Goldpark Group, Patronato EPASA and Parente Borean, among others. …
Villa Charities Foundation hosted its 10th annual Giro ride on May 29. This year cyclists chose between two routes, both of which began and ended at Eagles Nest Golf Club: the 100-km “GranFondo” and the 60-km “MedioFondo.” Participants raised 110 per cent of their goal, bringing in over $230,000 to support Villa Charities’ programs and …
The Vitanova Foundation, a non-profit corporation providing addiction-related services, is now selling T-shirts to raise awareness and funds for its cost-free programs, including therapy services, individual counselling and shelter for individuals living in recovery from substance abuse. All net proceeds from the Vitanova T-shirt campaign will help to provide Vitanova with the critical support it …
In celebration of National Volunteer week, the City of Vaughan held its 2016 Volunteer Recognition Awards this past April. The ceremony, which encouraged not-for-profit community organizations to nominate their most outstanding volunteers, recognized over 70 individuals for their efforts throughout the community. Enza Marzano-Pellegrini, principal of the Montessori School of Kleinburg, was among the honourees. …
Family-owned company Giant Tiger has raised over $100,000 to date for Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts. A fundraiser to “round your receipt up to the closest dollar” began on May 5 at Giant Tiger stores across Canada. The funds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal, an organization that has been …
Tony Bennett and his quartet put on a spectacular performance on April 2, as guests enjoyed the tastes of a gourmet dinner at the Liberty Grand. “An Evening with Tony Bennett” in support of Jazz.FM91 drew in a crowd at this year’s pinnacle fundraiser for the radio station, and featured the honourable jazz legend as …