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Man With ALS Gives Tearful Response To Critics Of The #IceBucketChallenge

August 21, 2014 by Tanya Cruz Leave a Comment

By now you've seen it everywhere. On your Facebook feed, Instagram and Twitter. Heck, you've probably even poured a bucket of ice cold water on one of your loved ones or even completed the challenge yourself. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is sweeping across social media platforms like wild fire and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, TV Tagged With: ALS, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Anthony Carbajal, awareness, charity, ice bucket challenge, viral, viral videos

Celebrities “Stand Up To Cancer” And Canada Joins In!

August 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular event! On Friday, September 5th, Hollywood stars will join together to support Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada) in a one-hour fundraising telecast to be aired simultaneously on CBC, City, CTV, Global and other Canadian services. Live from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrity, Entertainment Tagged With: Canada, cancer, CBC CHCH, charity, CHEK, City, ctv, Global, gwyneth paltrow, Hollywood, Katie Couric, Stand Up To Cancer, SU2C

Get The Tissues Ready: Batkid Documentary Trailer Released

August 1, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Miles Scott touched the hearts of people around the world last November when he took to the streets of San Francisco as Batkid. The Make a Wish Foundation, in collaboration with people all over the United States, transformed the city into Gotham City so that the five-year-old leukemia patient … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: batkid, batkid begins, batkid movie, charity, inspirational, make a wish foundation, San Francisco

Have Fun Breaking A World Record While Giving Back!

July 2, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

With the aim of raising money for the Hospital for Sick Children Hospital in Toronto, Eden’s Angels is hosting a world record breaking sculpting lesson at Centreville this Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm. It is a great opportunity to not only give back to your community and honour the memory of Eden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: charity, giving back, guinness world record, Sculpture, SickKids Hospital, Toronto Events, wanda on the island

Teaching The Importance Of Giving

June 30, 2014 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

There are so many lessons that I think are critical to share with children, but one of the most important teachings, that weaves itself through so many aspects of our lives, is the importance of philanthropy. Imparting the spirit of giving is valuable for so many reasons. First of all, it curbs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk, charity, family time, fund-raising, philanthropy, Sick Kids

Rag & Bone And Holts Support Right To Play

June 20, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

New York based designer rag & bone has teamed up with Holt Renfrew H Project to support Right To Play with a limited edition sports tote now available in stores and online. By purchasing these numbered rag & bone  totes, $100,000 will be donated to the cause. Alexandra Weston hosted a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: Causes, charity, H Project, Holt Renfrew, rag & bone, Right to Play

How To Shop The Yard Sale

May 8, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever hosted a yard sale, you have witnessed the "yard sale aficionado". She knows all the tricks to make the most of each and every yard sale opportunity. She is hardcore to the point of scouring the Thursday classifieds to plan a strategy on the best sales and deals for the up-coming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: breast cancer, Canada, CBCF, charity, yard sale for the cure, Yard Sales

TV Host Michael Lagimodiere Chats About GIVER!

April 8, 2014 by Sonya 3 Comments

I'm often chatting to friends and family about how we can "give back" to our community. We are often bombarded with requests for donations and we all do what we can do, right?  I also believe in "doing" is very much part of "giving". It's equally as important to give time and effort. I strongly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Kids, TV Tagged With: charity, Community, Giver, kids, Michael Lagimodiere, philanthropy, Sinking Ship Productions, TV series, TVO

I got mine! The limited edition OSPCA Tee by etalk’s Tanya Kim!

March 12, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Statement tees are everywhere and a fun way to update your wardrobe! Throw one on with your favourite pair of jeans, a cozy blazer or oversized cardi and yes, heels and you're good to go! But go that extra step and consider a tee that is more meaningful.  This limited edition tee is more than just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Life, Organization, Pets Tagged With: charity, fashion, OSPCA, style, Tanya Kim

Interview with David Rocco & The Chef’s Challenge!

January 16, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

How often do you get to a chance to speak with a handsome guy who can cook? Okay, aside from my hubby of course. But when you're offered a little time with Chef David Rocco I know you would RUN  too! (Focus...honey, focus!!!). He's one of the celebrity chefs along side others like Giada de … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrity, Food Tagged With: charity, Chef's Challenge, David Rocco, event, Giada di Laurentiis, Mount Sinai Hotel, Toronto, Women's Cancer

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