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Scott Parkes returned to his old stomping grounds of Ashbury College on Thursday to help host a successful fundraising gala that raised tens of thousands of dollars for kids who can’t afford to participate in recreational activities and summer camp, much less go to private school in Rockcliffe Park.
The evening, called An Unlikely Pairing, got its name from the combination of delicious dishes served that night from some of Ottawa’s best food trucks, with exotic wines. It raised $84,000 – up from last year’s already impressive $70,000 — for Christie Lake Kids, a non-profit organization that offers children free recreational and skill-building programs.
Parkes is the gala’s honourary chair and sits on the board of Christie Lake Kids. He’s also vice president at Tamarack Developments and belongs to one of the best-known families in town, the Taggarts. The Taggart Parkes family charitable foundation was the presenting sponsor.
Jeff Parkes, a V-P with Taggart Investments, with his wife, Gillian Rowan-Legg, at a fundraising gala held for Christie Lake Kids at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Parkes said his passion for the cause comes from his own experience of raising three kids with his wife, Tracy, and seeing the benefits gained from their various lessons and activities. “There are lots of kids in this city who do no have those same opportunities,” he pointed out.
Parkes said he likes the way CLK actively seeks out children and youth who could benefit from its programs, and gets them involved.
Its programs teach more than just physical skills but also social and character skills, like patience, empathy, compassion and kindness.
They also build self-esteem and confidence. CLK helped 580 kids last year, offering such activities as pottery, swimming, hockey, dodge ball and cooking.
From left, event emcee Steph Legari with Chris Hughes, board president of Christie Lake Kids, at a fundraising gala held for the non-profit organization on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
Among the 300 attendees were Christie Lake Kids board president Chris Hughes and such recognizable names from the business community as Mike Runia, Ontario managing partner for Deloitte; Welch LLP partner Andrew Milne; and Paul McCarney from the Tomlinson Group. Local celebrity chef Steph Legari, a.k.a. Steph the Grilling Gourmet, was emcee and auctioneer.
Paul McCarney of the Tomlinson Group with Suzanne Farhat at a fundraising gala held for Christie Lake Kids on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
Items sold off for charity included hockey tickets, a corporate adventure retreat to the Christie Lake summer camp property and a private group tasting at The Unrefined Olive. There was also a raffle prize of two Air Canada tickets.
From left, Kellie Major, Jane Spiteri and Eileen Mlikan live it up at the party photobooth during a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids, held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Former Sun editor Mike Therien, now chief communication officer at Instrux Media, with his wife, Donna, at a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
From left, Kathryn Tremblay from sponsor excelHR, with Steve Mlikan and his wife, Eileen Mlikan, at a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
Andrew Milne, a partner at sponsor Welch LLP, with his wife, Kristine, at Christie Lake Kids fundraiser.
From left, Elizabeth Kilvert, from The Unrefined Olive, with Cindy Harrison at a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
From left, honorary event chair and board member Scott Parkes with Natalie Benson and Darcy Delaney from Christie Lake Kids at the fundraising gala, An Unlikely Pairing, held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Michael Runia, Ontario managing partner of sponsor Deloitte, with his wife, Suzie, at a fundraising gala held for Christie Lake Kids on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
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The evening, called An Unlikely Pairing, got its name from the combination of delicious dishes served that night from some of Ottawa’s best food trucks, with exotic wines. It raised $84,000 – up from last year’s already impressive $70,000 — for Christie Lake Kids, a non-profit organization that offers children free recreational and skill-building programs.
Parkes is the gala’s honourary chair and sits on the board of Christie Lake Kids. He’s also vice president at Tamarack Developments and belongs to one of the best-known families in town, the Taggarts. The Taggart Parkes family charitable foundation was the presenting sponsor.
Jeff Parkes, a V-P with Taggart Investments, with his wife, Gillian Rowan-Legg, at a fundraising gala held for Christie Lake Kids at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Parkes said his passion for the cause comes from his own experience of raising three kids with his wife, Tracy, and seeing the benefits gained from their various lessons and activities. “There are lots of kids in this city who do no have those same opportunities,” he pointed out.
Parkes said he likes the way CLK actively seeks out children and youth who could benefit from its programs, and gets them involved.
Its programs teach more than just physical skills but also social and character skills, like patience, empathy, compassion and kindness.
They also build self-esteem and confidence. CLK helped 580 kids last year, offering such activities as pottery, swimming, hockey, dodge ball and cooking.
From left, event emcee Steph Legari with Chris Hughes, board president of Christie Lake Kids, at a fundraising gala held for the non-profit organization on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
Among the 300 attendees were Christie Lake Kids board president Chris Hughes and such recognizable names from the business community as Mike Runia, Ontario managing partner for Deloitte; Welch LLP partner Andrew Milne; and Paul McCarney from the Tomlinson Group. Local celebrity chef Steph Legari, a.k.a. Steph the Grilling Gourmet, was emcee and auctioneer.
Paul McCarney of the Tomlinson Group with Suzanne Farhat at a fundraising gala held for Christie Lake Kids on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
Items sold off for charity included hockey tickets, a corporate adventure retreat to the Christie Lake summer camp property and a private group tasting at The Unrefined Olive. There was also a raffle prize of two Air Canada tickets.
From left, Kellie Major, Jane Spiteri and Eileen Mlikan live it up at the party photobooth during a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids, held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Former Sun editor Mike Therien, now chief communication officer at Instrux Media, with his wife, Donna, at a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
From left, Kathryn Tremblay from sponsor excelHR, with Steve Mlikan and his wife, Eileen Mlikan, at a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
Andrew Milne, a partner at sponsor Welch LLP, with his wife, Kristine, at Christie Lake Kids fundraiser.
From left, Elizabeth Kilvert, from The Unrefined Olive, with Cindy Harrison at a fundraising gala for Christie Lake Kids held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
From left, honorary event chair and board member Scott Parkes with Natalie Benson and Darcy Delaney from Christie Lake Kids at the fundraising gala, An Unlikely Pairing, held at Ashbury College on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Michael Runia, Ontario managing partner of sponsor Deloitte, with his wife, Suzie, at a fundraising gala held for Christie Lake Kids on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Ashbury College.
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