13th annual gala fundraiser raises $240,000 to support children's mental health
Raise A Child's Smile 2010: Passport to Happiness was a resounding success! Three hundred guests attended The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre's 13th annual gala, raising $240,000 to support vital programs for children and families.
Guests enjoyed a fabulous evening of delectable international cuisine, live entertainment by The Brian Rose Little Big Band and Cirque Fusion, spectacular prize draws, and more than 100 unique silent and live auction items. (
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Proceeds of Raise A Child’s Smile will support prevention, early intervention, and treatment
services to infants, children, and youth, ensuring that today’s children develop into tomorrow’s emotionally healthy adults. Funds raised will also support
educational placements, to prepare the next generation of mental health professionals, and
evaluation and research, to examine the causes of children’s mental health problems and evaluate new treatment methods.
Our sincere thanks to all guests, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who were a part of this very special event.
We look forward to seeing you next year. Plan to join us at Raise A Child's 2011!
Photo highlights from Raise A Child's Smile 2010 ...
For an incredible 35 years, CIBC has shown commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families. Raise A Child's Smile 2010 was an opportunity for The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre to say "thanks a million" to CIBC for support totaling more than one million dollars. John Hontalaf, Executive Vice-President of CIBC Retail Markets, accepted the honour on behalf of CIBC.
Left: Calvin Younger, Hincks-Dellcrest Centre Board Chair and Senior Vice-President, National Businesses, Commercial Banking, CIBC
Right: Longtime master of ceremonies Ken Shaw of CTV Toronto News
Judith Wright, Deputy Minister of Youth Services (2005 to 2010) with Donna Dunca, Interim President and CEO, The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
Raise A Child's Smile 2010 Organizing Committee. Left to right, standing:
Barbara Wolfe, Cynthia Carsley, Gwen Sheridan, Gerda Sumner, Annabel Bassin, Agnes Kazakos, Caroline Horcher. Seated:
Calvin Younger (Board Chair), Louise O'Brien (Organizing Committee Chair), Lola Caplan. Missing:
Mimi Grba, Roni Srdic
Aerialists Cirque Fusion captivated guests
Three hundred guests attended Raise A Child's Smile 2010
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Click here to see event coverage in the June edition of SNAP Downtown Toronto
Special thanks to our gold event sponsor: