The Carlu
444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Gala Reception 7:00 -10:00 pm
President’s Dinner 6:00pm
(for VIP ticket holders and sponsors)
Gala Reception Tickets: $125
VIP Tickets for Dinner and Reception: $350
Business Attire (No dancing required)
"I just feel so grateful -- you have helped me in all the ways I really needed." - Justin, 2009 Student Award Recipient
We are grateful to our sponsors!
Media Sponsors
Foxtrot Sponsors
Jive Sponsors
Thank you to the 2010 Planning Committee:
Heather Percy, Chair
Charlotte O’Donnell
Julie Addario
Lori Cerovolo
Marcia McClung
Mark Thompson
Sinclair Russell
Tess Mclean
Vince Ciarlo
Scott Purdy
Stephanie Lear
Julia Silvestri
Jon Unger-Brandt
We are grateful to our past Chairs for their ongoing support:
Pamela Earle (2007, 2008)
Nonie LaPrairie-McConvey (2009)
Wendy Switzer Myles (2009)
For further information about how you can support Bright Lights, please contact Stephanie Lear, Manager of Marketing and PR at 416-929-9614 x4255 or slear@ysm.ca
To learn more about how Yonge Street Mission has been serving the poor since 1896 please visit www.ysm.ca
Yonge Street Mission
306 Gerrard St East
Toronto ON M5A 2G7
416-929-9614
www.ysm.ca
Yonge Street Mission's
4th Annual Bright Lights Gala
Supporting the Student Award Program
“I wanted to thank you for giving me a second chance, and realizing I am truly a person who can succeed.” – Marcia, 2009 Student Award Recipient
Each year Bright Lights assists up to 30 young people to achieve their dreams of post-secondary education, easing the financial burden while we walk alongside them to ensure long term success. Our Student Awards Program is unique in offering mentoring and support as well as financial assistance.
Party with a Purpose: this year we return to The Carlu with Bright Lights goes Ballroom. Event designer Sinclair Russell will create an evocative atmosphere bringing to life the glitz and glamour of the ballroom!
- Meet Student Award recipients and hear their inspiring stories
- Enjoy fine canapés, cocktails and extravagant desserts
- Enter to win couture prize packages in the Ballroom Draw
- Bid on fabulous silent auction items
- Enjoy live music and special entertainment
President’s Dinner: YSM President Rick Tobias invites our sponsors and VIP guests to join us in the Round Room for canapés and dinner, followed by extravagant desserts in the main reception. This is a unique opportunity to meet the students personally, enjoy special entertainment and learn about the difference higher education is making in our community.
Sponsor Opportunities for Education
Tango |
Contribute to ensuring renewable student awards for a student in a four-year university program
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Foxtrot |
Contribute to ensuring renewable student awards for a student in a three-year college degree program
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Jive |
Contribute to ensuring a young person has student award support for skills upgrading courses like ESL
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In-kind donations |
We also seek contributions of in-kind donations for our Ballroom Draw and Silent Auction. If you are able to contribute a special gift or experience we would love to hear from you!
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We seek to build stronger partnerships with our sponsors and will request your feedback within 48 hours of Bright Lights and follow up with an event report within two weeks!
Contact Stephanie Lear for more information at 416-929-9614 x4255 or slear@ysm.ca to purchase a sponsorship now!
Profile of Three Recipients
