50 years of giving back
Camp charity raises $1.2M while Foster book fêted
To many of us in Ontario who had the privilege of attending summer camp, the Latimer family name is synonymous with the camp experience. John Latimer ran Kilcoo camp for decades where many a boy spent memorable summers conquering the outdoors. Out of that experience Amici Camping Charity was born. The nonprofit sends boys and girls from low-income families to 40 overnight summer camps across Ontario. Established in 1966 by
staff members at Kilcoo Camp, Amici has since provided over 2,500 unforgettable camp experiences. Amici recently celebrated 50 years of giving back with the Camp Heroes Gala at Casa Loma. “For Amici, the end goal and vision has remained the same from the beginning – to help kids discover their full potential at camp,” says Jeffrey Latimer, Campaign Chair. “Numbers can be awe- inspiring, but what impresses me most is the impact these funds will have on kids and young leaders, today and tomorrow.” A whopping $ 1.2 million was raised. Even the epic December blizzard of 2016 couldn’t keep resident hipsters away from celebrating the release of Amy Foster’s new book, The Rift Uprising. Fashion queen bee Kim Newport Mimran threw open the doors of the Pink Tartan flagship store for Foster, a songwriter best known for co- writing four of Michael Bublé’s hit singles, including “Home” and “Haven’t Met You Yet.”
The daughter of singer B. J. Cook and the legendary music producer, David Foster, Foster’s extended family tree includes Bella and Gigi Hadid, Sara and Erin Foster, Brody and Brandon Jenner, as well as American Idol’s Clay Aiken. With so many big names in the family and much experience to draw from, there’s no doubt this book will be a real page turner. Camp Heroes Gala in red • Pink Tartan celebration in gold •