Spotlight: Horizons is a charity fundraising event for Horizons for Youth, a Toronto emergency shelter that provides at-risk youth with the opportunity to become contributing members of our community.
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A final thank-you
On Friday Dec. 13, our group travelled to the Horizons for Youth shelter for our final meeting. This marked the end of our three-month event project with the organization, and we could not have been happier with the way everything turned out.
Because of the contributions of our sponsors, peers, families and friends, we were able to present a cheque to Horizons for Youth for $4155. This money will go toward the 2014 Algonquin Canoe Trip for Horizons' youth.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank-you to our amazing support network. Spotlight: Horizons was an overwhelming success and it was truly heartwarming to see so many people come together in support of this fantastic cause.
We would also like to thank the entire staff of Horizons for Youth for the great things they do to combat youth homelessness in our city. It's been an absolute pleasure to work with you, and we hope Centennial PR students continue to support this cause in the future.
Sincerely,
Team Spotlight:
Maria-Teresa Andreacchi
Jill Burkes
Lindsey McCulloch
Margaret O'Donoghue
Mike Riverso
Fiona Somerville
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Get to know Horizons for Youth
"As a group of Centennial College PR students, we were tasked with hosting a charity event for our curriculum. Once we began our research, we found Horizons for Youth and immediately felt a connection. In order to get a better feel for what the shelter does and who it effects, we shot interviews at the shelter and created a video to show others how important their work is."
Thanks again to our resident filmmaker, Margaret O'Donoghue!
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To see more photos from the event, check out our Facebook Event!
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We would like to extend a very big thank you to the incredible team of Public Relations students from Centennial College for organizing Spotlight: Horizons, a fundraiser gala on Wednesday, November 27th....
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Why we're fundraising for Horizons For Youth
Watch the video below to see why we chose to support Horizons for Youth, and why YOU should too!
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Silent Auction - TSO Tickets!
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has donated two tickets to a select performance in 2014. The top bidder of this item will choose from the following concerts to attend at Roy Thomson Hall:
Beethoven Violin Concerto - Wednesday February 19, 2014
Absolute Jest - Friday March 7, 2014
A Hero's Life - Friday April 11, 2014
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"Founded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s leading cultural institutions. Today, more than 225,000 patrons and over 50,000 students visit the Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall each year, and an additional five million Canadians tune in to concert broadcasts on CBC Radio." (source)
A huge thank you to the TSO for donating these tickets! Join us at CHURCH on Church Nov. 27th to place your bid!
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Live Music Announcement: SAM CASH!
We are thrilled to announce that Sam Cash, of Sam Cash and the Romantic Dogs, will be performing at Spotlight: Horizons!
"Sam Cash's song writing captures a youthful angst, filtered through a compassionate eye... confident, natural use of simple, eloquent language that you'd expect from someone with many more years behind them" - Hawksley Workman
The band's recently released album, Stand Together, Fall Together, is featured on CBC's September Music Preview of 10 Canadian Albums You Need to Listen to This Month. The band's music has also been featured on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
Check out their performance from this morning's live episode of Breakfast Television:
Thank you, Sam, for donating your time and talent!
Don't miss out on an amazing performance - buy your tickets now!
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Silent Auction - Calling all BLUE JAYS fans!
Our silent auction is chock-full of swag from the Toronto Blue Jays! Get your bids ready because there's something for everyone:
A pair of tickets to a game of your choice!
Sportsnet has donated two tickets to a Blue Jays home game in the 2014 season. The lucky fan who takes this item home will select one game to attend at the Rogers Centre once the schedule is released.
Baseball bat autographed by Gregg Zaun
Former MLB catcher, Gregg Zaun, played with the Blue Jays from 2004 to 2008. Since retiring from the sport, Zaun has acted as a studio analyst for Sportsnet alongside Jamie Campbell.
Official League baseball autographed by Ricky Romero
Blue Jays starting pitcher, Ricky Romero, has played with the Blue Jays since his major league debut in 2009. Romero was selected as a pitcher for the American League All Star Team in 2011.
Official League baseball autographed by Kyle Drabek
Kyle Drabek has played with the Blue Jays since his major league debut in 2010. The right-handed pitcher wears the number four jersey. After spending much of the 2013 season recovering from major surgery on his elbow, fans are anxious for Drabek to return full time in the new year.
Purchase your tickets NOW for access to these rare items! The perfect addition to any sports fan's collection!
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Silent Auction - Keith Autographed Jersey!
Duncan Keith, defenceman and alternate captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, has donated an autographed home jersey.
Hailing from Fort Frances, Ontario, Duncan Keith was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002. In 2010 alone, Keith won an Olympic Gold Medal with Team Canada, was awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman and helped the Blackhawks win their first Stanley Cup since 1961. Keith helped bring the cup to Chicago again in 2013.
Thank you, Duncan Keith, for your contribution to the Spotlight: Horizons silent auction!
This is the perfect gift for any sports fan on your list this holiday season. Purchase your tickets now for the event on November 27th!
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Silent Auction Item - Lennox Lewis Boxing Glove
Calling all boxing fans around Toronto! Spotlight: Horizons will be auctioning off a signed Lennox Lewis boxing glove. With staring bid too good to resist, this glove is sure to add a punch to your memorabilia collection.
"Lennox Lewis has accomplished more in one boxing career than most people can imagine. He is known for his calculated fighting style and grace in the ring. Muhammad Ali famously said to Lewis, “You’re the greatest one there is, like me.” George Foreman has described Lewis as “beyond doubt, the greatest heavyweight of all time.” Lewis’ decision to retire as the reigning heavyweight champion of the world in 2004 re-affirmed his reputation as a man who makes decisions for himself and sticks to his principles." (source)
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Silent Auction Item - Stratford Festival tickets
The internationally acclaimed Stratford theatre festival has donated a voucher for two tickets for selected dates in the 2014 season. The Stratford Festival's 2014 season will feature King Lear, Crazy for You, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Beaux' Stratagem, Man of La Mancha, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Mother Courage, King Jon, Antony and Cleopatra, Christina, The Girl King and more than 150 events at The Forum. The voucher is valued at $170 and is redeemable for designated dates and performances only.
Artistic Director, Antoni Cimolino, announced in an August news release that this season's selection is built around the theme "Madness: Minds Pushed to the Edge." The season also features five Shakespeare productions to commemorate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth.
Thank you, Stratford Festival, for your contribution to the cause!
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Purchase tickets for Spotlight: Horizons now to have the opportunity to bid on this item. See you on the 27th!
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Original Artwork for Silent Auction
Toronto based artist Ashleigh Diana Ounjian has donated her artistic talents to Spotlight: Horizons with an original acrylic painting.
This one of a kind painting will be featured in our silent auction.
Ounjian is an Ontario certified art teacher, and completes commission pieces on her spare time. Check out her website to see more amazing paintings!
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Silent Auction Item – Swarovski Earrings
These Swarovski crystal drop earrings will be featured at our silent action. They are perfect for an upcoming holiday event, or a gift for that special someone.
“Showing the creativity that lies at the heart of the company, Swarovski’s own brand lines of accessories, jewelry and home décor items are sold through more than 2,350 retail outlets worldwide. The Swarovski Crystal Society has close to 300,000 members across the world, keen collectors of the celebrated crystal figurines. And in Wattens, Swarovski Kristallwelten, the multi-media crystal museum, was opened in 1995 as a celebration of Swarovski’s universe of innovation and inspiration.” (source)
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets here so that you get a chance to win these gorgeous earrings!
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Live Music Announcement
Spotlight: Horizons is happy to announce our first live music performer to be featured at the event: Daniella Watters!
"Music is Daniella's soul satisfier, soul sister, and her husband. Although she is married to music, the relationship is not monogamous. Daniella does not limit herself to one genre or one band! She sings Rnb, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Soul, and Funk, and plays her own original music and covers. ... Daniella released her self titled EP this summer and is currently working on her second EP." (source)
We are very excited to have Daniella perform at the event, and would like to thank her for supporting Horizons for Youth!
You can listen to a sample of Daniella's upcoming album here.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets to the event! It's only TWO WEEKS away!
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Silent Auction: Original Artwork!
Urban Gallery Toronto is providing two pieces of artwork for our silent auction. These pieces are created by abstract expressionist artist, Hélène Asselbergs.
"Abstract expressionist painting provides me with the platform to combine the creative efforts of painting and sculpting onto a canvas. I use a range of media in addition to acrylics, including sparkle dust, sculpting clay and at times, freshwater pearls, flax seeds, along with other media, to work with the energy I am feeling and wanting to transmit into an expression our eyes will contemplate."
Thank you, Hélène Asselbergs and Urban Gallery, for donating these one-of-a-kind pieces!
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Auction Item - Goodlife Swag
With the cold, dark weather rolling in, it's hard to make time for a good work out. Thankfully our newest silent auction item will be sure to motivate you.
The new Goodlife Fitness location, located at 555 Richmond street, Toronto, has donated some swag for our silent auction! The swag bag consists of a gym bag, t-shirt, book and a one month membership to the new location.
We will also have five one week passes, which will be combined with our door prizes.
Be sure to buy your tickets for Spotlight: Horizons before they sell out!
555 Richmond Street, Toronto
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Silent Auction Item: Blue Jays Baseball
This baseball has been signed by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, Kyle Drabek.
Drabek has played with the Blue Jays since his major league debut in 2010. The right-handed pitcher wears the number four jersey.
After spending much of the 2013 season recovering from major surgery on his elbow, fans are anxious for Drabek to return full time in the new year.
Thank you to the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club for the donation!
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