The 7th annual Rise Together Winter Soirée hosted by Kaleidoscope of Hope took place Friday, Feb. 9 at the Brookstreet Hotel. The gala is committed to the awareness and treatment of youth mental health.
Nicole Burris and CTV Ottawa morning host Sarah Freemark.
From left, Glen Cairn Skating Club members Sydney Dearin, Keara McDonnell, Mariana Sanchez and Melody Russell, who all skated on a small sheet of ice in the reception area.
From left, Steve Cody, Natalie Cody, Sharon Bosley House and Tony House. Sharon and Tony are the founders of Kaleidoscope of Hope. Steve and Natalie, who lost a youth family member to a drug overdose, spoke at the event.
Mark Clatney and his son Josh, who spoke about his battle with addiction.
Maria Iglesias, a committee member with the Kaleidoscope of Hope, and Farhat Ainuddin of Farrah Fine Jewellers, who designed a beautiful necklace that was auctioned off Friday night.