CFPDP’s No. 1 Fundraising Event
The Great Valentine Gala, held every February in Toronto, is the CFPDP’s No. 1 fundraising event. It has raised over $35 million and has become a glittering showcase for the unheralded achievements of Canadians of all abilities. “It has changed the way we think about people with disabilities.” The Gala’s driving force has been Toronto businessman, philanthropist and CFPDP founder Honourable Vim Kochhar.
CFPDP has welcomed over 22,000 people at the Gala since it started in 1985 and the Foundation is thankful for the active involvement of many of Canada’s leading corporations. “The Gala is a great way to build awareness,” says Hon. Kochhar. Great Valentine Gala revenues have helped support many organizations, programs, services, special events and homes for many physically disabled Canadians.
Thank you to all of our generous 2023 supporters
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
National Media Sponsor
Travel Sponsor
Broadcast Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Con Di Nino
The Waugh
Family
Foundation
Supporters
Deepak
Chopra
Anita & Ajay
Gupta
Tombola Supporters
Mark Lecker
Rob Snoek
38th Annual Great Valentine Gala
Held virtually on Feb. 12, 2022
Patrons
Her Excellency the Right Honourable
Mary Simon, Governor General
and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell
OC, OOnt.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Honorary Patrons
The Honourable Henry N.R. Jackman
The Honourable David C. Onley
Honorary Chairs
Paula Allen
Raj Viswanathan
Past Honorary Chairs
Stephen Liptrap
The Honourable Peter MacKay
Dr. Mohamad Fakih
Duncan Sinclair
Donald A. Guloien
Pavi Binning
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
Yves Landry
Rick Waugh
Michael Wilson
Gala Chairperson
Tony Wight
Foundation Chairperson
The Honourable Vim Kochhar