On Nov. 17, the Sudbury Hospice Foundation held its annual fundraising gala, with proceeds going to Maison Vale Hospice, raising an amazing $80,000 in the process.
The Enchanted Evening was held at the Caruso Club, where guests enjoyed ballet performances by Happiness Is Dancing, a family style dinner, singers from Theatre Cambrian, as well as a live and silent auction. The fundraising event welcomed close to 400 guests to share stories, express gratitude and raise money for the Hospice.
The $80,000 was raised through ticket sales, donations and sponsorship, a silent auction, a chocolate blitz, centre piece sales as well as a live auction led by board chair Gerry Lougheed Jr.
During the evening, Léo Lefebvre was named Honorary Chair for his ongoing dedication and commitment to Maison Vale Hospice, said a news release.
A special tribute was paid in commemoration to Christine Spencer, a former registered nurse and mentor at the Hospice, who recently passed away at the Hospice.
Barb Ballantyne received the chair’s award for her role in the development and advancement of Hospice Palliative Care. RBC received the chair’s award for a community partner dedicated to supporting the Hospice and its families.
Scott McCulloch, president of Cambrian Ford, also took to the stage to share his personal journey with the Hospice and encouraged guests to donate generously throughout the evening.
“On behalf of the board of directors, staff, volunteers, clients and residents, and families of the Hospice, we would like to recognize the many event sponsors,” the release said.
