citylife

EVENT

Camp Ooch Imagine the Magic Gala

VENUE

Fort York Armoury

CAUSE

Camp Oochigeas

ORGANIZERS

Co-chairs Sylvia Mantella and Salah Bachir

DESCRIPTION

The spirit of summer camp came alive at Camp Ooch’s beloved gala, which included a “Med Shed” open bar, faux campfires at every table and inspiring musical performances by young campers and cancer survivors. Camp Ooch is a year-round social support system for those affected by childhood cancer, which includes an overnight camp experiences in Muskoka and in paediatric centres across Ontario. The gala presented its inaugural Ignite the Magic of Ooch Award to Emmanuelle Gattuso, a longtime supporter known not just for generous giving, but her time spent at the camp playing and interacting with kids.

QUOTE

“We raised an incredible $1.2 million to give over 4,000 magical days of camp to kids affected by childhood cancer.” – Caley Bornbaum, director, Camp Oochigeas

Rita Tesolin and Gabriella Tesolin

John Wimbs and Maggie Cassella

David Daniels and Kate Alexander Daniels

Fraser Chapman and Christie Chapman

Matthew Hall gives Elizabeth Watkin a high-five.

Melinn Godfrey and Steven Horn

JadaRose, Salah Bachir, Emmanuelle Gattuso and Sylvia Mantella

Brooke Dunford, Eva Dunford and Rachel Dunford

Trish Verbrugge, Lina Policaro, Dr. Toni Zhong and Jenna Naumovich Freda

Angelina and Uchenna

Murray Henderson, Cynthia Mulligan and Stefan Danis

Lisa Cohen, Dimitra Davidson, PJ Hull and Suzanne Rogers