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A fetching crowd of 350 came together at the Fairmont Château Laurier on Saturday to raise enough money — more than $80,000 00 — to keep 2,000 kids in toasty-warm snowsuits during the bitter cold months ahead.
The occasion was The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala “Asian Reflections”, but there’s no ancient Chinese secret behind its success; it all comes down to a loyal following of supporters with some creative flair and fresh ideas.
This year’s Far East theme was seen, heard and tasted everywhere. Guests were escorted by dragon dancers to a ballroom adorned with paper parasols. A kimono-wearing Sandra Plagakis from KISS FM styled her hair into a Chinese bun, with souvlaki sticks poking out, to MC the charity event with colleague Carter Brown.
Carter Brown and Sandra Plagakis from 105.3 KISS FM emceed The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
As well, there were egg rolls served from the famous Golden Palace Restaurant and loot bags from Tim Hortons packaged in lovely little Chinese take-out food boxes.
One of the reasons for the gala’s popularity is that you don’t really know what to expect until you arrive, said volunteer board chair Lianne Laing, a morning host with CTV Ottawa. Last year, the theme was Marie Antoinette. The year before, Northern Lights. “Every year, people are wondering, when they open the (ballroom) doors, what are they walking into.”
From left, board chair Lianne Laing from CTV Ottawa with gala co-chairs Peter O’Leary and Valerie Hammell at the Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala “Asian Reflections” held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
The gala was co-chaired by Valerie Hammell, an owner of the Canadian Tire store on Carling Avenue, and Peter O’Leary, new chief marketing officer for the Ottawa Senators. He’s been on the board for at least 15 years and says he sticks with the cause because he likes its grassroots approach to helping disadvantaged children in need of proper outdoor winter wear. “Everything that’s raised here tonight buys snowsuits; it’s as simple as that,” said O’Leary.
Honourary co-chair Erin Phillips arrived for a night of dinner and dancing with her “date,” Caitlin O’Neil, since both of their Ottawa Senators hockey-playing husbands, Chris and Chris, were on the ice in Calgary.
Jeff Hunt, president at OSEG Sports, with his date, Jennifer Caverl.
Also seen were OSEG Sports president Jeff Hunt, Ottawa Senators Foundation president Danielle Robinson and charity auctioneer Kent Browne, owner of Royal LePage Team Realty and Gale Real Estate. He gavelled away such items as a framed Sidney Crosby-signed Team Canada hockey jersey, Ottawa Senators tickets, a Sarah Moffat painting, and sports equipment packages from Canadian Tire and SportChek.
The purchase of decorative chopsticks entered guests into the raffle for a pair of WestJet tickets, but there was good luck for everyone — all the fortune cookies contained promises of a free hot chocolate at Tim Hortons.
Lindzy Thompson can’t resist while posing with her date, Johnny Bonney, alongside a Sarah Moffat painting donated for the live auction to The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
Margaret Armour, fundraising co-ordinator for the Snowsuit Fund, with her husband, Jim Armour.
The 2014 Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
From left, Paul MacKillop with Wendy Darwin and Jeff Darwin, regional V-P with Scotiabank, at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
From left, Tanya Proulx and Joanne Mews at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
Guests were entertained with live traditional music during the cocktail reception .
Melinda Assaf and Robert Assaf, co-owner of the Kardish Health Food Centre.
Snowsuit Fund board member Andrea Gaunt with her husband, Kevin McCrann, at the charity group’s annual gala.
Sandra Plagakis from 105.3 KISS FM improvised with souvlaki sticks in her hair at the Far East-themed Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
Marie Anik Desmarais of Anik Boutique with her husband, Simon Theoret, at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
David Gourlay and Danielle McGee, manager for Mayor Jim Watson’s successful re-election campaign.
From left, board members Krista Kealey, Ottawa International Airport Authority, Taryn Gunnlaugson, BMO Harris Private Banking, and Lianne Laing, CTV Ottawa, at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala held.
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The occasion was The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala “Asian Reflections”, but there’s no ancient Chinese secret behind its success; it all comes down to a loyal following of supporters with some creative flair and fresh ideas.
This year’s Far East theme was seen, heard and tasted everywhere. Guests were escorted by dragon dancers to a ballroom adorned with paper parasols. A kimono-wearing Sandra Plagakis from KISS FM styled her hair into a Chinese bun, with souvlaki sticks poking out, to MC the charity event with colleague Carter Brown.
Carter Brown and Sandra Plagakis from 105.3 KISS FM emceed The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
As well, there were egg rolls served from the famous Golden Palace Restaurant and loot bags from Tim Hortons packaged in lovely little Chinese take-out food boxes.
One of the reasons for the gala’s popularity is that you don’t really know what to expect until you arrive, said volunteer board chair Lianne Laing, a morning host with CTV Ottawa. Last year, the theme was Marie Antoinette. The year before, Northern Lights. “Every year, people are wondering, when they open the (ballroom) doors, what are they walking into.”
From left, board chair Lianne Laing from CTV Ottawa with gala co-chairs Peter O’Leary and Valerie Hammell at the Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala “Asian Reflections” held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
The gala was co-chaired by Valerie Hammell, an owner of the Canadian Tire store on Carling Avenue, and Peter O’Leary, new chief marketing officer for the Ottawa Senators. He’s been on the board for at least 15 years and says he sticks with the cause because he likes its grassroots approach to helping disadvantaged children in need of proper outdoor winter wear. “Everything that’s raised here tonight buys snowsuits; it’s as simple as that,” said O’Leary.
Honourary co-chair Erin Phillips arrived for a night of dinner and dancing with her “date,” Caitlin O’Neil, since both of their Ottawa Senators hockey-playing husbands, Chris and Chris, were on the ice in Calgary.
Jeff Hunt, president at OSEG Sports, with his date, Jennifer Caverl.
Also seen were OSEG Sports president Jeff Hunt, Ottawa Senators Foundation president Danielle Robinson and charity auctioneer Kent Browne, owner of Royal LePage Team Realty and Gale Real Estate. He gavelled away such items as a framed Sidney Crosby-signed Team Canada hockey jersey, Ottawa Senators tickets, a Sarah Moffat painting, and sports equipment packages from Canadian Tire and SportChek.
The purchase of decorative chopsticks entered guests into the raffle for a pair of WestJet tickets, but there was good luck for everyone — all the fortune cookies contained promises of a free hot chocolate at Tim Hortons.
Lindzy Thompson can’t resist while posing with her date, Johnny Bonney, alongside a Sarah Moffat painting donated for the live auction to The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
Margaret Armour, fundraising co-ordinator for the Snowsuit Fund, with her husband, Jim Armour.
The 2014 Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
From left, Paul MacKillop with Wendy Darwin and Jeff Darwin, regional V-P with Scotiabank, at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
From left, Tanya Proulx and Joanne Mews at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
Guests were entertained with live traditional music during the cocktail reception .
Melinda Assaf and Robert Assaf, co-owner of the Kardish Health Food Centre.
Snowsuit Fund board member Andrea Gaunt with her husband, Kevin McCrann, at the charity group’s annual gala.
Sandra Plagakis from 105.3 KISS FM improvised with souvlaki sticks in her hair at the Far East-themed Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
Marie Anik Desmarais of Anik Boutique with her husband, Simon Theoret, at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala.
David Gourlay and Danielle McGee, manager for Mayor Jim Watson’s successful re-election campaign.
From left, board members Krista Kealey, Ottawa International Airport Authority, Taryn Gunnlaugson, BMO Harris Private Banking, and Lianne Laing, CTV Ottawa, at The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala held.
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