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.
Forms
2024 – Event Flyer
2024 – Advertising Information
2024 – Corporate Involvement Summary
2024 – Sponsor Benefits
2024 – Ticket / Table Order Form
2024 – Gala Background
Photos and Media
2023 – Great Valentine Gala Photos – Album 1
2023 – Great Valentine Gala Photos – Album 2
2022 – Virtual Great Valentine Gala – Video
2022 – Postmedia – Post-Gala AD
2022 – Postmedia – Pre-Gala AD
2021 – Virtual Great Valentine Gala – Video
Magazine Feature
Previous King Clancy Award Winners
Previous Corporate Award Winners
Previous David C. Onley Award Winners
2023
2022 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Beijing
2022
2020 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Tokyo
2021
Dave Dame
2020
Laura Dottori-Attanasio
Penny Hartin
2019
2018 Paralympic Medal Winners
From PyeongChang
2018
Reg McClellan
Dr. Thomas Merritt
Maayan Ziv
2017
2016 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Rio
2016
Luke Anderson
Warren Jestin
Yonah Martin
2015
2014 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Sochi
2014
Bernard Gluckstein
Ken Fredeen
2013
2012 Paralympic Medal Winners
From London
2012
Faye Blackwood
David Legg
Rick Mercer
2011
2010 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Vancouver
2010
Frank Bruno
Debbie Low
Julian Fantino
2009
2008 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Beijing
2008
Robert Hampson
Sgt. Andrew McLean
Shirley Shelby
2007
2006 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Torino
2006
Steven Fletcher
Tom Jeary
Joanne Smith
2005
2004 Paralympic Medal Winners
From Athens
2004
Linda Crabtree
Gordon Paynter
David Crombie
2003
Diane Dupuy
Daniel Wesley
Henry Wohler
2002
Hon. Joyce Fairbairn
Chantal Petitclerc
James Sanders
2001
Stephanie Dixon
Lisa Franks
Patrick Jarvis
2000
Walter Gretsky
Terry Kelly
Stephanie McClellan
1999
Kelly Klassen
Jim Knox
Frank MacIntyre
1998
Amy Doofenbaker
Joan Mactavish
Dave Shannon
1997
Jeff Adams
Jesse & John Davidson
Henry N.R. Jackman
1996
Kurt Browning
Betty & Rolly Fox
Rhona Winifred Mickelson
Robert Steadward
1995
Rob Snoek
Spencer Bevan-John
Jack Donohue
1994
Reverend Robert L. Rumball
Joanne Bouw
1993
Gary McPherson
Jeff Tiessen
Karl (Karlo) Hilzinger
1992
David Onley
Dick Loiselle
1991
Barbara Turnbull
Terry Fox
Andre Viger
1990
John Black Aird
Arnold Boldt
Vicki Keith
1989
Rick Hansen
Jackie Rodger
Kerry Grant Wadman
1988
Robert Wilson Jackson
Beryl Potter
Mona Winberg
1987
Richard Beecroft
Carl Hiebert
Ron Turcott
2023
NHL
Canadian Council of Innovators
2022
American Express Canada
OpenText
2021
The Globe and Mail
2020
Manulife Canada
Ryerson University
2019
Deloitte
McDonald’s
2018
CIBC
Sobeys
2017
Cisco Systems Canada
Tim Hortons
2016
Accessability Directorate of Ontario
Toronto Transit Comission
2015
Canadian Musesum for Human Rights
Canadian Tire Corporation
2014
Scotiabank
Canadian Paralympic Committee
2013
Cineplex Entertainment
TELUS
2012
Royal Ontario Museum
Shoppers Home Health Care
2011
ICICI Bank
Ottobock Healthcare
2010
Magna International
NIMDAC Foundation
2009
Hudson’s Bay Company
TD Bank
2008
Visa Canada
Canadian Auto Workers
2007
Petro Canada
2006
Bloorview Kids Rehab
Microsoft Canada
2005
Home Depot Canada
Toyota Canada
2004
CBC
EDS Canada
2003
Toronto Star
University of Toronto
2002
CIBC
Bank Of Montreal
2001
Greyhound Canada
UNUM
2000
Pfizer Canada
Scotiabank
1999
Canadian Airlines
York University
1998
Bell Mobility
Ford Motor Co. Of Canada
1997
The Eaton Foundation
The Toronto Sun
1996
General Motors
1995
The Dominion Of Canada Insurance
CityTV
1994
Via Rail Canada
Air Canada
1993
Chrysler Canada
Rogers Cable TV
1992
Imperial Oil
CP Hotels (Royal York Hotel)
1991
Royal Bank of Canada
IBM Canada
Bell Canada
2023
Andrew Parsons
2022
Tim Rose
2021
Elizabeth & Randall Linton
2020
Tamara Gordon
2019
Todd Nicholson
2018
Michael Burns
2017
Hon. Chantal Petitclerc
2016
Aurélie Rivard
2015
Sir Philip Craven
2014
Dr. Geoff Fernie
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
C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., O.Q., C.D.,
Governor General
and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell
OC, OOnt.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Honourary Patrons
The Honourable Henry N.R. Jackman
2023 Honourary Chairs
Paula Allen
Raj Viswanathan
Past Honourary 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 Co-Chairs
George Przybylowski
Tony Wight
Foundation Chairperson
The Honourable Vim Kochhar