Community invited to attend 10th anniversary Portraits of Giving opening reception
Inspiring event to take place on April 11 in Richmond Hill
Yorkregion.com
March 20, 2019
Karen Merk
Join us for an inspiring 10th anniversary Portraits of Giving opening reception Thursday, April 11 at presenting sponsor Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites.
WHAT
The 10th annual Portraits of Giving celebrates individuals from across nine municipalities in York Region who exemplify the importance of corporate and social responsibility. For this special 10th anniversary year, we will be celebrating 16 new honourees and all of our past 87 honourees as we tour for nine months across York Region to inspire our community to keep giving back.
WHEN
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 11, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 9005 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, Ont.
WHO
Distinguished guests, dignitaries, media and sponsors alike will join the celebration, along with guests from the public welcome to attend to recognize this year’s 16 honourees:
- Life Time Giver: Rosalyn Gonsalves
- Newmarket: Michael Croxon
- Aurora: Benny Soscia
- Richmond Hill: Tina Tehranchian
- King Chamber of Commerce: Kelly and Mike Foley
- Markham: Eric Tappenden
- Vaughan: Daniella Hofmann
- Georgina: Gary and Gina Semeniuk
- Stouffville: Patrick Leblanc
- East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce: Anita Smeskal-Donato
- York Regional Police: Deputy Chief Thomas Carrique
- York Region Fire Services: Vaughan Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi
- Sports: Kirk Kelly
- SMAI Young Adult: Lauren Castelino
WHY
For the past 10 years, Portraits of Giving has been creating awareness and inspiring communities across York Region about the importance of social responsibility, while inspiring others to “keep on giving.”
For more information and reception tickets, which cost $60, visit www.merkphotography.com/opening-reception.
Note, 100 per cent of ticket sales will be donated to Canadian Feed the Children. Learn more at: canadianfeedthechildren.ca
