Live Life Large: Pencer Brain Cancer Clinic Gala

The first annual Live Life Large: Pencer Brain Cancer Clinic Gala took place on  Nov. 6th, 2008, at the Venetian Banquet Centre in memory of Joe Di Palma. The gala was held to support brain tumor patients and their families at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. Comedian Scott Harris, illusionist Brian Michaels and the sounds of Soul Funkshun provided entertainment. Over $50,000 was raised and put towards treatment and research studies. www.joedipalmafoundation.com

Photos: The Foundation’s Peter Bordignon welcomes hundreds of guests to the first annual Live Life Large Gala; Venetian Banquet and Conference Centre; Illusionist Brian Michaels dazzles the crowd