Changing the Way Canadians Think About Disability
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Great Valentine Gala |
The Great Valentine Gala, held every February
in Toronto, is the CFPDP's No. 1 fundraising event. It has raised
close to $13 million and has become a glittering showcase for the
unheralded achievements of physically challenged Canadians
everywhere.
"It's changed the way we think about people with disabilities." Its
driving force has been Toronto businessman, philanthropist and CFPDP
founder Vim Kochhar. "People with disabilities have so much to offer
yet they've been marginalized mostly on the basis of appearance,"
says Kochhar. "The Gala is a celebration of the things that really
matter - things like character, compassion and community. We've had
over 22,000 people at the Gala since it started in 1985 and active
involvement from many of our leading corporations. "It's a great way
to build awareness." Great Valentine Gala revenues have helped
support many organizations, programs, services, special events and
homes for many physically challenged Canadians.
Event Information
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Canadian Room
6:00 pm - Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 pm - Awards
9:30 pm - Show Time
Starring: Debby Boone
King Clancy Winners
Faye Blackwood, David Legg, Rick Mercer
Corporate Award Winners
Royal Ontario Museum, Shoppers Drug Mart
Previous Corporate Award Winners
Photo Gallery
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Magazine
Forms
Event Flyer
Advertising Information
Corporate
Involvement Summary
Sponsor Benefits
Ticket Order Form
Patron
His Excellency the Right Honourable
David L. Johnston
C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
Honorary Patrons
The Honourable
David C. Onley,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Honorary Chairs
The Honourable Michael Wilson
Chair, Barclays Capital Canada
Mr. John M. Lutz
President, IBM Canada
Past Chairpersons
Sabi Marwah
Yezdi Pavri
Sonja Bata
Reid Bigland
Edwin Brust
Ed Clark
John Cleghorn
Tony Comper
Elvio & Marlene DelZotto
George Eaton
The Honourable J. Trevor Eyton
Al Flood
Robert Gillespie
Bobbie Gaunt
Paul Godfrey
Peter C. Godsoe
Boris Jackman
Robert Johnson
Maureen Kempston Darkes
G. Yves Landry
Rick Waugh
Michael Wilson
Gala Chairperson
George Przybylowski
Foundation Chairperson
Vim Kochhar