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Famed Canadian impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon earned not one, but two standing ovations during a small and intimate benefit show he did Monday for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC.)
The audience first rose to its feet, applauding and cheering, at the end of Gagnon’s performance. It was once again upright and clapping when it was announced that the Quebec-born entertainer had been working pro bono that night.
Fron left, Canadian comedian and impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon with Spiteri and Ursulak LLP partner Chris Spiteri, organizer of a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa.
Canadian vocal impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon, singing These Eyes by The Guess Who, performed at a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa.
Gagnon, who’s known for his bang-on imitations of celebrities and singers, nailed the history of rock and roll in 30 minutes, from a crooning Elvis to a soothing, deep-voiced Barry White to Mick Jagger dancing like a wounded chicken. He featured such modern artists as Sam Smith and Milky Chance and, at one point, performed in iPod “shuffle” mode, switching from singer to singer every five seconds or so.
The $150-a-ticket fundraiser was held at Le Cordon Bleu on Laurier Avenue East and drew about 100 guests and sponsors for cocktails, canapés and silent-auction bidding.
Hosting the event was Chris Spiteri, a partner at presenting sponsor Spiteri & Ursulak law firm and corporate chair for the past two years of the LLSC’s Light The Night Walk fundraiser to help people battling blood cancers.
From left, Jane Spiteri and her husband, Chris Spiteri, with Caroline Raymond and Albert Lightstone at a benefit held at Le Cordon Bleu on Monday, December 7, 2015, in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Ashley Stapledon, Levi Karpa, Conor Parson and Janelle Smith from law firm Spiteri & Ursulak attended a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
“What I really like about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is that the lion’s share of the monies raised for this organization is put toward research and assisting people who have these diseases,” said Spiteri, who touched on experimental new treatments being done to kill cancer cells using a disabled form of HIV.
Jacqueline Belsito and Ted Wagstaff were among the roughly 100 attendees of a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Dennis Power, a retired judge with the Ontario Superior Court, with lawyer Mélanie Vadeboncoeur and lawyer Peter Thompson, a board member with the Ontario Energy Board, at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Tara-Leigh Cancino Brouillette with local plastic surgeon Dr. Tracey Thompson and her mother, Fran Thompson, at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Mark Saunders and his wife, Angela Grant Saunders, owners of Saunders Farm, with Tracy Rait-Parkes and Scott Parkes, vice president with Tamarack Developments, at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Andrew Milne, head of Ottawa marketing agency bv02, with his real estate agent wife, Dominique Milne, and Anne-Marie Charland and Dany Charland at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Canadian vocal impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon puffs up his lips as he prepares to sing Mick Jagger at a benefit show he did on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Ottawa.
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The audience first rose to its feet, applauding and cheering, at the end of Gagnon’s performance. It was once again upright and clapping when it was announced that the Quebec-born entertainer had been working pro bono that night.
Fron left, Canadian comedian and impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon with Spiteri and Ursulak LLP partner Chris Spiteri, organizer of a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa.
Canadian vocal impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon, singing These Eyes by The Guess Who, performed at a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa.
Gagnon, who’s known for his bang-on imitations of celebrities and singers, nailed the history of rock and roll in 30 minutes, from a crooning Elvis to a soothing, deep-voiced Barry White to Mick Jagger dancing like a wounded chicken. He featured such modern artists as Sam Smith and Milky Chance and, at one point, performed in iPod “shuffle” mode, switching from singer to singer every five seconds or so.
The $150-a-ticket fundraiser was held at Le Cordon Bleu on Laurier Avenue East and drew about 100 guests and sponsors for cocktails, canapés and silent-auction bidding.
Hosting the event was Chris Spiteri, a partner at presenting sponsor Spiteri & Ursulak law firm and corporate chair for the past two years of the LLSC’s Light The Night Walk fundraiser to help people battling blood cancers.
From left, Jane Spiteri and her husband, Chris Spiteri, with Caroline Raymond and Albert Lightstone at a benefit held at Le Cordon Bleu on Monday, December 7, 2015, in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Ashley Stapledon, Levi Karpa, Conor Parson and Janelle Smith from law firm Spiteri & Ursulak attended a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
“What I really like about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is that the lion’s share of the monies raised for this organization is put toward research and assisting people who have these diseases,” said Spiteri, who touched on experimental new treatments being done to kill cancer cells using a disabled form of HIV.
Jacqueline Belsito and Ted Wagstaff were among the roughly 100 attendees of a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Dennis Power, a retired judge with the Ontario Superior Court, with lawyer Mélanie Vadeboncoeur and lawyer Peter Thompson, a board member with the Ontario Energy Board, at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Tara-Leigh Cancino Brouillette with local plastic surgeon Dr. Tracey Thompson and her mother, Fran Thompson, at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Mark Saunders and his wife, Angela Grant Saunders, owners of Saunders Farm, with Tracy Rait-Parkes and Scott Parkes, vice president with Tamarack Developments, at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
From left, Andrew Milne, head of Ottawa marketing agency bv02, with his real estate agent wife, Dominique Milne, and Anne-Marie Charland and Dany Charland at a benefit held Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Canadian vocal impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon puffs up his lips as he prepares to sing Mick Jagger at a benefit show he did on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Ottawa.
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