Spin4Kids Raises Over $900,000 for Kids with Special Needs GoodLife Kids Foundation
National fundraiser helps kids with autism and intellectual disabilities get physically active LONDON, ON–Fitness lovers at 105 locations across Canada got sweaty for a good cause at the 8th annual Spin4Kids. On November 16, almost 4,000 participants raised over $900,000 to support physical activity programs for kids with autism and …
The Courage Brothers dip their way into the new decade, Polar Bear Dip style
Dippers will brave the frigid waters of Lake Ontario supporting World Vision water projects in Rwanda MISSISSAUGA, ON–The Courage Polar Bear Dip, the largest and the longest-running charity event of its kind in Canada, will take place on New Year’s Day in Oakville and will aim to raise over $120,000 …
Over $2.2 Million Raised at Enbridge Gas for United Way to Strengthen Ontario Communities
TORONTO, ON–Enbridge Gas employees and retirees today reaffirmed their passionate support for the communities in which they live and work, by raising a total of $2,294,491 for United Ways across Ontario in 2019. “Our employees and retirees put their heart and soul into this year’s campaign to raise funds for …
National Red Mitten Day Empowers Canadians to Join Hands in Support of Canadian Athletes
Every pair of Hudson’s Bay Red Mittens sold directly supports Team Canada athletes with more than $32 million raised to-date TORONTO, ON–On Thursday, November 21, Hudson’s Bay brought back National Red Mitten Day for its third year. National Red Mitten Day encourages Canadians across the country to show their pride …
Toronto’s First-Ever Vegan Wine Fair to Give Portion of Proceeds for Love Puppies, Humane Society
Newly-launched initiative featuring Canada’s First, Female Master Sommelier, Jennifer Huether & Vegan TV Host, Priya Rao TORONTO, ON—As profiled in the November 2nd issue of the Globe & Mail, Master Sommelier, Jen Huether and vegan foodie and TV host, Priya Rao have launched The Social Herbivore to focus on perfect …
True Patriot Love Foundation Toronto Tribute Gala, raises $1.6 million
Canadian military community honoured at Gala TORONTO, ON–Serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families were recognized on November 7, 2019 at True Patriot Love Foundation’s 11th Annual Tribute Gala, presented by Bell. True Patriot Love is Canada’s leading organization supporting the military community and funds critical …
15th Annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival Breaks Fundraising Record
Two-day event supports groundbreaking medical research at Toronto General, Toronto Western hospitals TORONTO–The 15th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine and culinary fundraiser for medical research and innovation, raised a record-breaking more than $33 million for key programs funded by Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation (TGWHF), …
Reading Foundation provides more than $700,000 to high-needs elementary school libraries
Foundation’s grassroots Adopt a School fundraiser unites Indigo stores and local communities TORONTO–The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation is thrilled to announce a commitment of $733,000 for books to Canadian high-needs elementary schools as a result of the 2019 Adopt a School program. From September 14 to October 6, the …
Bringing Calgary on-demand puppy playdates… and pizza
CALGARY–Spot Dog Walking and AARCS have teamed up to bring Calgary a day of on-demand rescue puppy playdates. Residents have an unforgettable opportunity to order a pack of rescue pups to their doorstep, with just the tap of a button. For interested participants, they can order an on-demand puppies & …
UNICEF Canada reclaims Halloween with initiative to empower kids to defend the right to childhood across the globe
GFORCE powering campaign as UNICEF Canada’s newest and youngest Ambassadors TORONTO–For generations of Canadians, collecting coins for UNICEF was as much a part of Halloween as pumpkins and candy, and their first chance to support a charity. After a 13-year absence, UNICEF Canada is back, and with a fully digital …