CFPFP 30th Great Valentines Gala

Congratulations to the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) on celebrating their 30^th Annual Great Valentine Gala! The event was held this past Saturday, February 8^th, 2014 at the Westin Harbor Castle.

The evening ran smoothly; full of delicious food prepared by the Westin, laughter brought to you by the many voices of André-Philippe Gagnon, Canadian comedian and impressionist, and delightful surprises for those who participated in the Tombola raffle.

Guest of Honour included Lt. Governor, Hon. David C. Onley, and Sushana Meharchand, host of CBC news. Hosts of the evening include last year’s corporate winners, Ellis Jacob, President & CEO and Cineplex Entertainment and Dan Fortin, President, IBM Canada. Other guest includes Paul and Gina Godfrey, Honourable Michael Wilson, Honourable Con Di Nino, and Brian Porter, President and CEO Scotiabank.

The Gala is meant to improve awareness in the business community, government and general public of the amazing contributions of persons with physical disabilities. The majority of the night’s proceeds will support many of CFPDP’s initiatives including the deaf-blind community being served through the efforts of the Canadian Helen Keller Centre and to Rotary Cheshire Homes the only communication-adapted, barrier-free apartment complex in North America designed and built specifically for people who are deaf-blind. Revenues from the Great Valentine Gala have helped support many organizations, programs, services, special events and homes for many physically challenged Canadians.

For more information please visit: http://www.cfpdp.com/gala/default.html

For images from the evening please visit: www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/

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