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Canadian artists, philanthropists and athletes set new record for Waterkeeper Gala (Press Release)
Four hundred influential artists, philanthropists, athletes, and business leaders set a new fundraising record at the 5th Annual Waterkeeper Gala in Toronto last Thursday, April 21. More than $550,000 was raised at the event, bringing the gala’s fundraising tally to $2.4-million over the last five years.
Annual Waterkeeper Gala and Art Auction returns to Toronto, April 21 (Press Release)
Star-studded charity gala returns to the CBC building as McKeil Marine becomes new presenting sponsor of the prestigious fundraiser for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. Waterkeeper Mark Mattson and gala co-chairs Blair McKeil (McKeil Marine), Kathy McKeil (McKeil Marine) and Susan Schaefer (Corus Entertainment) have announced that the 5th Annual Waterkeeper Gala Toronto will take place Thursday, April 21, 2016.
What water means to Barbara Cole, artist
What does water mean to me as an artist? In a word – EVERYTHING.
Gala Blog #5: Volunteers, we need you!
Fun fact about the Waterkeeper Gala: it takes 100 volunteers to make the event run. The Gala is hands-down our biggest volunteer event of the year.
Gala Blog #4: 4 surprising ways the Waterkeeper Gala has changed the future (so far)
What makes the Waterkeeper Gala the highlight of our year? The event raises funds for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. But the true impact is much greater than the dollars-raised tally. Unexpected relationships. Behind-the-scenes moments. They have a big impact.
Being a Waterkeeper is hard. Artists make it easier.
From the inception of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, no group stepped up more than the writers, musicians, actors, poets, painters, and photographers. And this year's series of Waterkeeper Galas is proof. Artists are often the most active and visionary validators for swimmable drinkable fishable water.
Gala Blog #3: Food, glorious food (from your watershed!)
The single best day preparing for the gala is Tasting Day. That’s when our caterers invite us into their kitchen to plan the menu for the event. And by “plan,” I mean “taste everything they serve the night of the gala.”
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