The Chocolate Ball!!

The inaugural annual Chocolate Ball in support of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Campbell Family Institute at Princess Margaret Hospital was held Friday October 27, 2006 at the Palais Royale Ballroom in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! "The Chocolate Ball is a fundraising event to be held annually in October, "Breast Cancer Awareness" month. The Chocolate Ball will help fund specific organizations and foundations that support breast cancer programs and initiatives. .... Guests are in for an elegant evening POWERED BY CHOCOLATE!! A 150 ft. Chocolate Buffet will be the highlight attraction with more then 200 varieties of decadent chocolates, deliciously exotic chocolate desserts, chocolate drinks and chocolate infused foods tempting the taste buds of all those who will be in attendance." [thechocolateball.ca]

The Chocolate ball re-created the tradition of the Palais Royale's history as the premiere location for big band and ballroom dancing in the mid 30's to 50's. The guests dressed in retro elegance - evening wear representing the thirties, forties and fifties. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Cholair, Toronto All-Star Band, Hart House Jazz Choir, June Garber, Stella Maris, Daniel Studenny and Kronlina Holody, Paula Shear, Swing Dancers and the Flappettes.

The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation's mission is to raise funds for research, teaching and compassionate care at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. The Campbell Family Institute is Canada's first and only research facility dedicated exclusively to breast cancer research. According to the hospital, there are one hundred clinicians and scientists researching cures for breast cancer and they want your support!!

The Chocolate Ball consisted of:

• 6:00 to 7:15 VIP Cocktail Reception
• 6:15 to 1 Entertainment
• 10:300 Silent Auction Announcement

The Chocolate Ball 2006 was a fine event that raised funds for a worthy cause; namely, breast cancer research. Check ball here to for the Chocolate Ball 2007!!

Producer Joey Cee

Elsa Volunteers at the Ball

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