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The Bell Celebrity Gala is an important social event for Toronto. For lovers of star gazing, this night did not disappoint. This ball attracted celebrity guests from the world of sports, fashion, music, media and business. Everyone was united under one enormous roof to support and raise funds for the SickKids Foundation. The theme for the evening was Ticket to Ride.

The Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction

"Every child remembers their first trip to the circus or remembers wanting to run away to join the circus." The 2008 event theme "Ticket to Ride" is all about that experience. Guests entered the cocktail reception on a red carpet flanked by news teams with cameras and roving reporters. Guests see themselves in the Fun House Mirrors and as they entered the show grounds via the midway experience - the sights and sounds of a nostalgic outdoor amusement park atmosphere took them back to their childhood days. For the brave ones, a stunning roller coaster ride really brought out the fun child in guests! While guests sipped cocktails, they cruised the charity auctions tables to bid on high quality corporate donations for the auction - all for a good cause.

Dinner Theatre and Entertainment Showcase

The dinning area was impressive. I believe there were well over 200 tables seating approx ten guests per table. After the dinner, there was a live auction and entertainment emanating from the enormous stage.

To the delight of the fashionistas in the house, there was a fine Fashion show. Following the fashion show, the lineup of stars and entertainers was impressive. The line up featured Serena Ryder, Suzy McNeil and Kreesha Turner. The Gala headliner was Finger Eleven and the VIP after party entertainment was Keshia Chanté

The 17th annual Bell Celebrity Gala was a fantastic evening for a worthy cause; namely, The Hospital for Sick Children. It was a great effort on the part of all the sponsors, organizers, business that donated auction items, stylists and makeup artists, celebrities, bar staff, waiters, security, journalists to support the SickKids Foundation. So if you didn't go this year, you must to next year and check back here for details!