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CANFAR Hosted 10th Annual Bloor Street Entertains Gala

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November 29, 2006

Photographs and Article by G.C. Eyre © 2006 All Rights Reserved

CANFAR held on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 its tenth annual Bloor Street Entertains, an annual gala fundraiser expected to raise in excess of a half million dollars for AIDS Research. This unique fundraising gala saw boutiques in the Bloor Street area roll out the red carpet and transform into dining rooms that host black-tie dinners. Celebrations continued at The Party, where over 2500 people come together to take part in the annual fundraising activities.

The Party

The party followed dinner and was held at the newly renovated Royal Ontario Museum and although it started slow was packed and attended by over 1500 festive revellers. This party included an open bar, desserts and entertainment; namely, the band Soul Stew and a special performance by platinum selling Canadian singer-songwriter Edwin. Highlights of this evening include a unique silent auction featuring rare and exotic items, with all proceeds benefiting CANFAR.

CANFAR

Founded in 1987, the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research raises awareness to generate funds for research into all aspects of HIV and AIDS. CANFAR is the only organization in Canada whose sole purpose is raising privately funding HIV/AIDS research and finances institution-based AIDS researchers at educational, hospital and health facilities, research institutes, and established community service organizations across Canada. CANFAR has provided over $13 million to HIV/AIDS research projects and expects to raise $500,000 from this gala.

CANFAR's Bloor Street Entertains was a fantastic evening for a worthy cause. 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 CANFAR!. So if you didn't go this year, you must to next year and check back here for details!