Leaside Corn Roast raises money for new hospice
While the Corn Roast was a fun day for the community, “the event aims at raising money towards building a new hospice in Toronto.”
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‘Pignic’ raises money for homeless guinea pigs
Over 1,000 people attended the Pignic, as children and adults alike brought their prized pets to mix and mingle with guinea pigs of different breeds and sizes.
Speedo-clad Santas swarm the streets
Matt Freeman’s annual Toronto Speedo Santa has become a family tradition.
It involves dozens of people running in speedos raising money for Sick Kids.
PGA golfer creating hope through charity
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Athletes are often recognized and admired for their achievements in sports, but sometimes it’s beyond the game where praise is truly warranted. Smylie Kaufman, a professional golfer who has earned his…
Justin Bieber brings life to The Danforth
Hundreds of fans lined up outside of The Danforth Music Hall to get the best seat possible for Justin Bieber’s evening acoustic performance on Dec. 7.
Toronto police’s 11 Division superintendent planning his next charity challenge
A Toronto police officer, 11 Division Supt. Heinz Kuck, travelled over 250 kilometres this winter through Algonquin Park, in freezing temperatures, by dogsled to raise money for Victim Services Toronto, a charity helping those affected by crime and violence. This is more than twice the distance he travelled last year during his first dogsledding fundraiser.
VIDEO: Mississauga gets loud with ‘The Sound of Change’ charity
Dozens of music loving teens, alongside some local bands, raised the volume, and put heir hands in the air, on Jan. 31. The event raised $600 towards international development.
UTSC women’s b-ball squad in charity game for typhoon relief
The game may have ended in a disappointing 52-20 loss for the women’s basketball team at the University of Toronto Scarborough but the mood was still positive. This wasn’t just any game, after all. Organized by Give 1NE, the basketball game was co-ordinated to help raise money for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.