Ignite the Spark Fundraiser

This past Sunday, one of the most moving, inspirational and heart-warming events I’ve experienced in a long time took place at the Liberty Grand. It was the first-ever Ignite the Spark celebrity tribute and fashion show in support of the Children’s Aid Foundation.

HCC was honoured to jump on board to help secure media sponsorship and awareness of this very worthy cause at the early planning stages. It was the vision of founding chair Andrea Weissman-Daniels that created a much-needed Fund supporting recreational programs for at-risk children across Canada. Astonishingly, only 2% of children served by child welfare services currently have access to any such opportunities.

On May 1st, hundreds of guests packed the Liberty Grand for an elegant brunch and fundraiser hosted by Global Toronto’s Leslie Roberts and Anne Mroczkowski. This was followed by a spectacular runway production (masterminded by Hala Inc.) featuring inspirational messages from Tre Armstrong, Arlene Dickinson, Colin Mochrie, Deb McGrath, Andrea Martin and Nick Ugoalah who shared personal stories of people who “ignited their spark.” Add in a splash of couture fashion, a bevy of gorgeous models and riveting musical and dance performances... and you get a standing ovation during the finale that had guests, including yours truly, moved to tears (of happiness).

Congratulations to the Children’s Aid Foundation and the Ignite the Spark Fund! www.ignitethespark.ca.