Fundraising Galas

Great Valentine Gala 2017 with Vim Kochhar
The Great Valentine Gala has raised over $25 million for Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons since it's inception in 1985. It's revenues have helped support many organizations, programs, services, special events and homes for many physically challenged Canadians. Our host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with Toronto businessman, philanthropist and CFPDP founder The Honourable Vim Kochhar as well as Paralympic swimmer Benoît Huot who won nine Paralympic Games gold medals for Canada, primarily in the freestyle and butterfly strokes. @cffpdp @OTSNmedia
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Motionball Toronto Gala 2017 with Paul Etherington
We were on the scene at the 16th annual Motionball Toronto Gala in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Held at Liberty Grand and hosted by KiSS 92.5’s Devo Brown, the #motionballgala welcomed 2400 guests to an incredible evening of philanthropy and fun. Some of the performances included Skratch Bastid, DJ DxB, Dr. Draw, DJ Dash, Hey DW! as well as worldwide debut of Karl Wolf's new single "Wherever You Go.” OTSN host Darriel Roy caught up with Motionball Chairman and Co–Founder Paul Etherington. #MotionballGala2017 @motionball @OTSNmedia
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Dragon Ball 2017 celebrating Chinese New Year with John Tory
The Dragon Ball is the annual benefit gala celebrating Chinese New Year in support Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation, which provides the highest quality culturally appropriate care and services to seniors of different backgrounds. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with the Mayor of Toronto John Tory as well as former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark. @yeehong @JohnTory @OTSNmedia
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Gifts of Hope with Plan International Canada
We visited the Plan International Canada head office to learn about their Gifts of Hope - an ethical gift-giving program that gives twice: here and abroad. Our host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with Director of Program Management, Sangita Patel. @PlanCanada @OTSNmedia
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LIVERight Gala 2016 with Barenaked Ladies
We were on the scene at the annual LIVERight Gala in support of the Canadian Liver Foundation. The foundation helps children with liver disease live a longer and better life. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with activist and motivational speaker Hannah Alper as well as Ed Robertson, the lead singer of Barenaked Ladies, who performed at the event. @CdnLiverFdtn @edrobertson @barenakedladies @OTSNmedia
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Sleep Envie Launches with a Philanthropic Partnership
Canadian deliver-to-door mattress company for millennials, Sleep Envie, has launched it's new website and online store. This Toronto based company is dedicated to improving overall sleep experience through their customized mattresses. From the very beginning Sleep Envie decided to give back by partnering with SKETCH - a Toronto organization devoted to helping at-risk and homeless youth through art therapy. @sleepenvie @OTSNmedia
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5th Annual Mad About Margaret’s Gala 2016
We were on the scene at the 5th Annual Mad About Margaret's Gala in support of Margaret's Housing and Community Support Services. The event featured comedian Mary Walsh from “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” as the Keynote Speaker as well as honorary patron – Margaret Trudeau who presented the inaugural MARGARET TRUDEAU ADVOCACY AWARD. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with Margaret Trudeau about her experience with mental health. @Margarets_TO @OTSNmedia #MentalHealth
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BOOBYBALL 2016 in support of Rethink Breast Cancer
15th annual Boobyball fundraiser themed "Paradise City" immersed guests into the wild for an evening of electric sunsets, lush libations, majestic beats and tiki treats. To honour Rethink's mission, the party-goers were encouraged to take charge of their breast health, all while raising funds to help those affected by the disease. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with Rethink Breast Cancer Founder and Executive Director MJ DeCoteau as well as Actress Amanda Brugel from the movie "Room." @rethinktweet @OTSNmedia #boobieball
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Night for Rights Gala 2016 in support of JHR
Night for Rights Gala in support of Journalists for Human Rights brought together many media, political and sports legends to celebrate the best of human-rights based reporting. The evening featured Annual Human Rights Reporting Award, videos from the field, updates from JHR-trained journalists and a dynamic live auction. Our host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with CTV National News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme about her experiences. @JHRnews @OTSNmedia
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2nd Annual Magic Bus Gala in New York City
We were On The Scene at the 2nd Annual Magic Bus Gala in New York City hosted by Abhishek Bachchan, Georgina Chapman and many more. The event raised much needed funds for the Magic Bus program which is one of the world’s highest-impact, low-cost scalable programs –utilizing sports as a catalyst for education. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with Magic Bus founder Matthew Spacie as well as Bollywood celebrity actor Abhishek Bachchan. @MagicBus_USA @OTSNmedia
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2016 Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series with Russell Simmons
Bombay Sapphire® Gin and the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation has partnered with renowned Canadian painter Kim Dorland to announce the launch of Bombay Sapphire® Artisan Series in Canada. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with entrepreneur Russell Simmons as well as Canadian ambassador of the competition Kim Dorland. @SapphireGinUSA @OTSNmedia
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Right To Play Garden Party 2016
Right To Play Canada hosted an exclusive Garden Party fundraising event at a private residence in Forest Hill, Toronto. The VIP event was hosted by actor and comedian Ali Hassan and included live performances by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, Bahamas and former Eagles guitarist, Don Felder. Our host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with Right To Play founder Johann Olav Koss as well as Athlete Ambassador Jon Montgomery. @RightToPlayIntl @OTSNmedia
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Joe Carter Celebrity Classic 2016 with Shaggy
Each year Joe Carter Classic charity golf tournament pairs avid golfers with A-list sport and entertainment celebrities in order to raise funds for education and development of Canadian youth. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with the legendary baseball player Joe Carter himself as well as reggae fusion singer Shaggy. @JoeCarterGolf @OTSNmedia
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All-Star Gala in support of SickKids with PK Subban
The annual All-Star Gala is a semi-formal event that brings together many past and present athletes and personalities from hockey and other sports to raise money for Hospital for Sick Children as well as the Montreal Children’s Hospital. OTSN host Darriel Roy had a chance to speak with hockey legends and athlete ambassadors PK Subban from Montreal Canadiens as well as Toronto Maple Leafs centreman Peter Holland. @sickkids @OTSNmedia
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Fight to End Cancer Gala 2016
5th annual Fight to End Cancer fundraising gala turned out bigger and better than anyone had expected. With elegant gourmet dinner, various entertainers, along with Olympic-style boxing, the evening raised over $500,000 in support of Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. OTSN host Darriel Roy caught up with the host of the event Ben Mulroney as well as Fight to End Cancer founder Jennifer Huggins. @fightendcancer @thePMCF @OTSNmedia
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