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Heatwave Beach Volleyball

City Life Staff — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:57:52 +0000

York Region caught some volleyball action as Heatwave York Beach Volleyball Challenge for SickKids celebrated its sixth year on June 18, 2011, at the Sports Village in Vaughan. Two dozen corporate co-ed volleyball teams squared off for fun in support of a great cause. To date, the Heatwave tournaments have raised more than $2 million for childhood cancer research at SickKids. www.heatwaveevents.com

Photos: Team Bleach Ball Strikers, KIK Custom Products, show their passion for volleyball; Team Vertically Challenged, Clover Tool Manufacturing Ltd., is all smiles after a fun day in the sand.

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Sweet Mammaries at Jewel Banquet Hall

City Life Staff — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:18:01 +0000

The Sweet Mammaries have done it again! Hosting their third annual fundraising dinner/dance, the ladies of Sweet Mammaries raised over $25,000. On top of this, $14,000 was raised by Teskey Concrete alone! Supporters reached out and enjoyed an elegant dinner at Jewel Banquet Hall. www.endcancer.ca

ABOVE LEFT: Guests and team members are happy to be surrounded by amazing people who are willing to contribute to a great cause. ABOVE RIGHT: Team captains of the Sweet Mammaries are pleased to see such a great turnout at their fundraising dinner/dance.

Coco Motion Chocolate Gala

City Life Staff — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:46:13 +0000

Sweet dreams are on their way to reality with the help of attendees and volunteers who came out to support the Coco Motion Chocolate Gala. The Chocolate Ball teams up with Vaughan in Motion in efforts to raise funds to support cancer research. Delicious treats, decadent fondue, lavish arrangements and live tunes by Royz Band featuring DJ Bongo Girl filled the hall. www.vaughaninmotion.com, www.thechocolateball.com

ABOVE: The Chocolate Ball transformed the Eagles Nest Golf Club into a land of scrumptious chocolate buffets and food stations to raise funds for Vaughan in Motion to Cure Cancer – a non-profit organization supporting cancer patients and their families living in Vaughan.

3rd Annual Most Wanted Fashion Show

City Life Staff — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:59:12 +0000

Benefitting cancer research for the Princess Margaret Hospital, this invitation-only event featured some of the best in Toronto’s fashion personalities via the runway at Eagles Nest Golf Club on May 8th, 2009. Against the beautiful backdrop of the posh venue, the fashion platform was designed to mimic a Paris hotel lobby. Featuring Fashion File’s host Adrian Mainella and clothing from many trendy designers, this event reigned in with style, attitude and luxury! www.eaglesnestgolf.com

TOP, FROM LEFT: A stylish model represents V Hazelton menswear; This beautiful white dress from Greta Constantine dazzles; Michela and Marco Guglietti, Lina and Jim DeGasperis, patrons of the Most Wanted Fashion Show event. BOTTOM, FROM LEFT: George Elian and Tony Giallonardo of V Hazelton; Pina and Tom Marzario of V Hazelton.

Runway for Ride Charity Fashion Show

City Life Staff — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:36:37 +0000

Lights, camera, action! Joining Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha, 20 elite models marched down the runway to support childhood cancer research. Prior to the remarkable show and silent auction, held for the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, 36 riders dedicated to cycling rode across Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer. You’ll be delighted to know that over $20,000 was raised to fight childhood cancer. www.searsnationalkidscancerride.com

PHOTO: 11-year old Erika Campbell, starter of the event, Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha and the MC, Robyn from B101 in Barrie.