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Saturday February 2nd 2013

Toronto Charity

Just giving a dollar can make a great difference. By doing so, it makes you feel good about being a good person and makes another improve his/her life. So why not take part of some of the fundraising events occurring in Toronto?

The MicroSkills 2010 Gala and Awards Ceremony will take place on May 27. The non-profit organization assists the unemployed, especially women, racial minorities and youth/immigrants. Take a walk as the World Partnership Walk is taking place on May 30. It will take place at Metro Hall Square. The walk is a 5k walk in brining global awareness. The walk is to raise money individuals in Africa and Asia to improve their lives. Strut for a Cure will take place at Berkeley Church Heritage. The event is happening for a second year and is a most fashionable fundraiser. Supermodel Coco Rocha with other models fights for children’s cancer. On May 31 210, there will be a North York Masters Golf Tournament. This fundraiser is taking place in support of North York General Hospital Cancer and Palliative Care Services. On June 3 a fundraiser called Big Night Out is taking place at Liberty Grand. The fundraiser is in support of Big Brothers and Big Sister programs in Toronto in which it is celebrating 40 years of history. The fundraiser will be celebrating the big brothers and sisters who have made a difference in the lives of children and youth within the community. On June 12 at Toronto Congress Centre the Barbados Charity Ball will take place. The charity ball supports Scholarships and Aids. This is the 7th annual formal event. The night will include pre-dinner reception, four-course dinner, live entertainment, dancing and award presentation and much more. A two day event (June 12-13), Ride to Conquer Cancer will take place. The fundraiser includes cycling from Toronto to Niagara Falls in two days. Hey ladies, if you love Golf than take part of the Women’s Gold Classic on June 21. The fundraiser is in support of the Children’s Aid Foundation. The Mount Sanai Hospital Classic Golf Tournament which will take place on June 21 is in support of the Mount Sanai Hopsital. The event has raised over 2.2 million dollars in the past and is looking to raise even more this year. The raised money goes to Mount Sinai’s outstanding research, medicine and patient care.

These are some of the fundraising happening around Toronto. Whether you love to dance, walk, cheer for someone who has been a difference in the community, enjoy delicious foods there is a fundraise that will appeal to you. It is important to take a stand. By donating as much as we can we make a difference in not just our community but in the world. Try to take part of at least one of the fundraisers occurring in Toronto the following months and make a difference.