Autumn Evening raises $33,000!

Our Autumn Evening for Autism raised an amazing grand total of $33,000!  Our heartfelt thanks to all.

A big thank you to our sponsors: Kinaxis, MBC Group, Emerging Minds, our parent sponsors, and to all those who were able to join us.

Senator Jim Munson donated lunch for two in the Parliamentary dining room along with a private tour of the Parliament Buildings. John Dettorre was the lucky winner!

Raffle winner

Thank you to our parent speakers, Candice and Richard Gallo for sharing their story of how they were able to regain hope for their child through our QuickStart Early Intervention program.  

parents

Our thanks to Harley Davis from Chateau des Charmes, his 5thyear supporting our charity.  The wines were beautifully paired by Marie-France Champagne (great last name for a sommelier!) of Champagne & Wines.

harley

Chef Blackie, thank you for another incredible food experience! 

Thank you Lawrence Greenspon stepping in as our emcee and auctioneer.  It was wonderful having you and your family with us. 

AEFA

Barry Bruce won $708 in our 50/50 draw!

50/50 winner

Kudos to our event team led by Jennifer Cruickshank and a big thank you to volunteers for the evening. You did a superb job! Jennifer is the talented lady who created our centrepieces for the evening. 

volunteers

Thank you to our Program Coordinator, Shannon MacDonald for all her help and assistance.

Tazim Lal, Thank You India - for designing the beautiful charm bracelet for our Quick Sale.

bracelet

Once again, thank you everyone for being our Village!

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.  Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 17th, 2019. With it being our 10th anniversary of our Autumn Evening for Autism, you can be sure it will be extra special!

You truly are changing the lives of children with autism and their families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Published on October 24, 2018