Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation is grateful to its community partners for their energy, passion and dedication. Community support is essential to Holland Bloorview and allows us to push beyond the traditional boundaries of healthcare to offer the innovative programs, services and technologies that transform the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
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1. McCarthy’s Volleyball Tournament
More than 15 leading Canadian law firms participated in McCarthy Tétrault’s beach volleyball tournament for articling students at Ashbridges Bay. This year’s event raised over $20,000 for Holland Bloorview’s highest priority needs. Go team!
2. Bowling for Bloorview
The 4th Annual Emily Grace El Raheb Memorial Bowling took place at O’Connor Bowl where 100 participants tried their hand at 5 pin bowling. This annual event has raised over $18,000. It’s a strike!
3. Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion
Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion event helps improve the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries. This year’s proceeds will support Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADL). EADL service provides clients with electronic aids to help them access their environments safely and independently. These wheels are in perpetual motion.
4. Bike for Tykes
Four hundred individuals took part in the Bike for Tykes event raising over $200,000 for Holland Bloorview’smost urgent needs. Over the past 10 years, this popular Bay Street “spin” event has raised over $1 million for children’s charities. Ride team ride.
5. Bay Street Pro Celebrity Softball Challenge
July 17th kicked off the 16th annual Bay Street Pro Celebrity Softball Challenge. Over 20 firms from Canada and the U.S.A., along with NHL Alumni, participated in the two day event at Riverdale Flats. Friends from this year’s event will help pay for the Bay Street Children’s Foundation’s new $5 million pledge. It’s a hit!
6. ‘Tony and Friends’ Golf Tournament
Tony Leask has some amazing friends. In 2008, while playing a round of golf, he suffered a life altering stroke. In addition to having a special needs daughter, a lifelong client at Holland Bloorview, Tony faced his own uncertain future. His friends and family rallied around him in the days and months that followed and decided to host a golf tournament to lift Tony’s spirits and raise funds for both the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Holland Bloorview. Thanks to Tony and his friends, $15,000 was raised for kids with disabilities.
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7. CBC’s Battle of the Blades
Competing in CBC’s Battle of the Blades, Barb Underhill and Ron Duguay won $12,500 for a charity dear to Barb’s heart—Holland Bloorview. Barb and Ron seen below with Dom Cozzolino and Barb’s niece, Melissa Thorne, who both use Holland Bloorview services.
8. Hunter Richard Little Champs Invitational
The Hunter Richard Little Champs Invitational took place at Simoro Golf Links in Barrie. Over 100 of Hunter’s family and friends attended the event, raising funds for Holland Bloorview. An amazing family!
9. Chillin’ for Kids
Chillin’ for Kids hosted its 4th annual curling event at the Granite Club. Over 200 people attended and raised $85,885 for Holland Bloorview. This event rocks!
10. Laughs for Possibility
Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies joined Canadian Comedy Superstars for the 2nd annual “Laughs for Possibility” fundraiser, raising much-needed funds for Holland Bloorview’s Therapeutic Clown Program, Nursery School program and the Emergency Family Fund. Laughter is the best medicine.
11. The Sasha Bella Walk and Fun Day
The 3rd annual Sasha Bella fundraiser took place at the Wychwood Barns. The event was the biggest and best to date, raising over $5,000 for Holland Bloorview. Having fun for a great cause.
12. Toronto Parking Authority Charity Golf Tournament
The Toronto Parking Authority held its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Glen Eagle Golf Club. The weather was fantastic as 160 golfers took to the course. To date, the TPA has raised over $130,000 for Holland Bloorview. A game with purpose!
13. Reprodux Day at the Races
The 3rd annual Day at the Races event raised $43,000 for Bloorview. A photo finish for a fantastic fundraiser.
14. The Bay Street Hoops Basketball Tournament
Now in its 16th year, Bay Street Hoops runs one of Canada’s largest amateur, charity basketball tournaments. Holland Bloorview was named as a beneficiary for this year’s tournament, netting $75,000 for childhood disability. What a slam dunk!
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