thank you for supporting our
20th anniversary gala:
Miaka 20 ya Mafanikio – 20 YEARS OF IMPACT
May 3, 2025 at Bellvue Manor in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada


Thank you to our Canadian supporters and our TOBFC Global Family for making our 20th Anniversary Gala a truly memorable event. The evening was a wonderful celebration of our impact over the last 20 years. Together we marked this milestone
by raising a net total of C$103,055 – our best result ever!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor LiUNA! Local 183 and
to all our gala sponsors, ticket purchasers and donors who
were not able to join us. We couldn’t have done it without
all of you!
Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca added to this success by
presenting a cheque at the gala for $10,000 from the Spirit
of Generosity. This continued commitment has allowed us
to expand the operation of TOBFC’s KICKIT Mobile Libraries
program, now serving 25 communities and 9,000 students
every week. Deborah McCracken-Nangereke thanked
Mayor Del Duca with a photograph of our KICKIT Mobile
Libraries in action.
Our 2025 grand total, including the Spirit of Generosity donation, is a record-breaking C$113,055! All of these funds will directly support TOBFC programs and services in Tanzania.
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See the infographic for more achievements from our 20th Anniversary Gala. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these fabulous results.



Founder Deborah McCracken-Nangereke kicked off our celebrations by speaking about the incredible milestone of our 20th anniversary. From the beginning TOBFC has been guided by the African proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. TOBFC has proven the truth of that proverb through its growth, resilience and impact. Our two-decade journey has been shared by many and demonstrates what can be accomplished when people unite around a shared vision.
Deborah spoke about how empowerment is central to TOBFC programming and the importance of providing the tools and opportunities for people to lead lives of dignity and purpose. She then played a film she created in Tanzania showing the amazing programs and lives that have been transformed.
The party continued until midnight with great food, professional photobooth pictures with a choice of fun Tanzanian backgrounds, visits to our 3D virtual reality tour of TOBFC programs, one-of-a-kind purchases at the African market and silent auction, and lucky winners of wonderful raffle prize packages.
Thanks to the support of our Gold Entertainment Sponsor BPA Financial Group, we hired a live band to enhance the celebration. Everyone had a blast dancing to the energetic tunes of the amazing band Switchbeat.
TOBFC’s 20th anniversary gala was a huge success because we were joined by so many people that have shared in our journey. Thank you for helping us to create the last 20 years of impact and for launching us into the next 20 years. We know we will go far, because we will go together!






Platinum Gala Sponsor
Gold Entertainment Gala Sponsor

Silver Gala Sponsors
Bronze Gala Sponsor
Gala Supporters
Photographer – Chris Tellez
Opening Musicians – Stephanie Ferracane, Anthony Feliciani, Chris Bove
Band – Switchbeat
Photo Booth – Rent a Photo Booth
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Photography
Creative Sponsor
Event Hall
$10,000 Donation

Table Purchasers and Donors – $1,950 and above
David Archer
Compact Mould
Barbara & Karl Davis
Dr. Amin Dhalla & Dolly Jiwa
Emma and Dan Ferracane and family
Wayne McCracken in Memorium
Montessori School in Kleinburg
The Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Family Foundation
Pizzaville Inc.
Regional Councillor Gino Rosati
Gold Ticket Purchasers and Donors – $500 and above
Ryan Austin & Marie-France Perreault
Bellvue Manor
Kirsten Boucher
Richard Boutin & Karen Letwinka
Susan Carter Smith
Maureen Davey
Francesca Gigliotti Chari
Zelia Drumm, Drumm International Group Inc.
Tina & Steve Haller
J.P. & Denise Kovac
Thomas & Patricia McCabe
Dr. Donatus Mutasingwa
Nobleton Lions Club
Ivan & Virginia Rhodes
Laura Rosati
Robbie Rotin
Charlotte & Jerome Ryan
Rob Burns, Travelers Canada
Ken Kopke, Vanguard Cleaning Systems GTA West
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Individual Ticket Purchasers and Donors – up to $499
Barb Addie
Nicole Austin
Catharine Baxter
Ingrid & Nicholas Beck
Bob & Peggy Belcher
Susan & Mike Bonello
Linda & Greg Burch
John Carter
Sara Chuma
Linda Davies
Marc Drumm
John Fedele
Regional Councillor Mario Ferri
Adina Fishbein
Forster Kassam Private Wealth Group of RBC Dominion Securities
Rabindra Gunraj
Jim Jutras
Monica Kavanagh
Margreth Kimario
Yatika Kohli
Debra Korzon
Keshini Kumarakesary
Mark & Janet Lack
Shabani Mbandu
Catherine Mollel
Maria Moreau
Dina Mrango
Susan Mrango Matemba
Judith Ness
Robert Onorato
Victoria Pensa
Ramadhani Ponda
Diana Reitberger
Jamie Rossiter
Maria-Anna Rossi
Hon. Deb Schulte
Janice Seidelin
Preia Sibdhannie
Angela Simpson-Cormier
Erica Sirdevan
Rebecca Smith
Gwen Sugiyama
Joan Teri
Brenda Undiri
Carley Vint-Reed
Councillor Adriano Volpentesta
Anthony Zavarella
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Silent Auction, Prize, and Décor Donors
Avant Goût
Angus Glen Golf Club
Rosemarie Armstrong
Art Gallery of Ontario
Ryan Beattie
Bristol Car and Truck Rental
Linda & Greg Burch
Susan Carter Smith & Jeff Smith
Cloudsley Cellars
Alex Cross
Cultural Heritage Tanzania
Maureen Davey
Diane Demidow
Dr. Amin Dhalla and Dolly Jiwa
Dragonfly Arts
Zelia Drumm
Molly Felde
Fraserway RV
FYC Designz
Gold Standard Gluten Free Baking Co.
Diego Giugovaz
Karima Hamir
Holiday inn Express
Monica Kavanagh
Lamiyah Khanbhai
Bob Kingsmill Pottery
Kubuni Artisans
Karen Letwinka
Dr. John and Deanna Long
Makingi Arts
Mid Valley Gardens
Deborah McCracken-Nangereke & Putiyei Nangereke
Wayne McCracken (legacy gift)
Ginette McCracken
Myth Estiatopio Restaurant
Al Nanji
National Ballet of Canada
Party Magic
Victoria Pensa
Pizzaville
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Ivan and Virginia Rhodes
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Laura Rosati
Charlotte and Jerome Ryan
Shawn Sparling
Ruby Stoffregen
Summerhill Market
Tee 2 Green
The Cookery
The Keg
Tom’s Place
TOBFC Gala Committee
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