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Thank you FOR supporting our 2024 16TH ANNUAL GALA:
MITI INA MIZIZI – TREES HAVE ROOTS

April 27, 2024 at Bellvue Manor in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

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Thank you to our TOBFC Global Family for making our 16th Annual Gala the most successful gala yet! Together we raised a net total of C$75,800, exceeding last year’s amount by just over $1,700. 

 

Plus, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca presented a cheque at the gala for $10,000 from the Spirit of Generosity. This donation will support the operation of TOBFC's KICKIT Mobile Libraries program, serving 20 communities and 4,000 students every week. Deborah McCracken-Nangereke thanked Mayor Del Duca by presenting him with a book from Tanzania for the City of Vaughan Libraries collection.

 

Our 2024 grand total including the Spirit of Generosity donation is a record-breaking C$85,800!
All of these funds will go directly to support TOBFC programs and services in Tanzania.

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See the infographic for more achievements from the 2024 Gala. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these fabulous results.

The theme of the 2024 Gala was about the importance of strong roots. During her keynote address, founder Deborah McCracken-Nangereke described how TOBFC programs provide roots that transform lives by enabling individuals to grow and thrive. Deborah also discussed how her roots in Vaughan continue to provide incredible support to TOBFC.

 

Our MC for the evening Rob Pagetto flawlessly guided us through a fun-filled night that included a professional photo booth with a choice of Tanzanian backgrounds, painting messages of love for Tanzania, dancing, and a 3D virtual reality tour of TOBFC programs. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor LiUNA! Local 183 and all our gala sponsors. We couldn’t have done it without you!

 

For every ticket purchased, TOBFC is planting one tree in Tanzania to demonstrate our commitment to strong roots, which is now being matched by the Tanzanian Regional government.

 

The 2024 Gala was a huge success, supporting impacts beyond our expectations and helping to make dreams come true!

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Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

MC – Rob Pagetto

Artist – Anni Bretschneider

Photographer – Rayna Morrison

Singer – Stephanie Ferracane

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Official Media Partner

Photo Booth Sponsor

Marketing Sponsor

Creative Sponsors

$10,000 Donation

Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

Ellen Bellach

Richard Boutin

jack y kim campbell

susan carter smith

Francesca Gigliotti Chari

Gráficos de clones - Emi Jiwan

Compact Mould Ltd. - Familia Petrucci

barba davis

Amin Dhalla

Zelia y Marc Drumm

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tambor internacional grupo inc.

jane graham

Dolores Klingspon

Juan y Deanna Leong

Karen Letwinka

Eileen Linfield

Pat y Tom McCabe

Ginette McCracken

Wayne McCracken

miguel sobrino

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​Jane Alsop-McQueen

Nicholas Beck

Rein Breitmaier

Susan Carter Smith

Drumm International Group Inc.

Monica Kavanagh

Karen Letwinka & Richard Boutin

Mirela Madarasz

Thomas & Patricia McCabe

Ginette McCracken

Laura Rosati

Jamie Rossiter

Lindsay Stiles

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Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

Ellen Bellach

Richard Boutin

jack y kim campbell

susan carter smith

Francesca Gigliotti Chari

Gráficos de clones - Emi Jiwan

Compact Mould Ltd. - Familia Petrucci

barba davis

Amin Dhalla

Zelia y Marc Drumm

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tambor internacional grupo inc.

jane graham

Dolores Klingspon

Juan y Deanna Leong

Karen Letwinka

Eileen Linfield

Pat y Tom McCabe

Ginette McCracken

Wayne McCracken

miguel sobrino

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Erica Sirdevan

Barbara Smith

Rebecca Smith

Gwen Sugiyama

Lynda Thompson

Councillor Adriano Volpentesta

Anthony Zavarella

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Donantes de nivel oro: $ 500 y más

Ellen Bellach

Richard Boutin

jack y kim campbell

susan carter smith

Francesca Gigliotti Chari

Gráficos de clones - Emi Jiwan

Compact Mould Ltd. - Familia Petrucci

barba davis

Amin Dhalla

Zelia y Marc Drumm

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Karima Hamir

Mo Hamir & Amin Rajan

How To Cake It

Jody Howe - Beautycounter.com

Dolly Jiwa

Monica Kavanagh

Kabuni Artisans

Leaf and Root Co.

Arlene Letwinka

Karen Letwinka

Makingi Arts

Makonde Woodcarvers

Mid Valley Gardens

Deborah & Putiyei Nangereke

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Al Nanji

Naomi Simpson Astrology

The National Ballet of Canada

Party Magic

Victoria Pensa

Petal Academy

Pizzaville

Tom Popielarczyk - Raymond James

Renew You

Repurposed With Panache

Laura Rosati

Charlotte Ryan

Jeff Smith

Michelle Elaine Wong

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