Driving change
This year, 2,700 passionate supporters came together at our events across the country, including third-party events, raising over $3.1 million to advance arthritis care, research and support programs. Building on the success of our signature events and launching two new high-profile gatherings, we reached new audiences, inspired action and drove real change for the 6 million people in Canada with arthritis.
Celebrity Roast
More than 450 guests gathered in Halifax to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Celebrity Roast, raising over $271,000 to support people in Atlantic Canada with arthritis. Emceed by CTV’s Steve Murphy and headlined by comedian Shaun Majumder, the evening honoured past roastees, shared powerful stories, and helped fund vital programs.
Arthritis Fire Ball™ Vancouver
Held at the beautiful Fairmont Waterfront, our inaugural gala in Vancouver raised $587,000 in support of women and children with arthritis. Through an inspiring Fund-A-Need segment, over 300 guests came together to drive meaningful change in British Columbia.
Fashion on Fire
Over 450 guests from Toronto’s corporate and fashion elite united for an inspiring evening to support life-changing arthritis research and care. Featuring David Dixon’s arthritis-friendly collection and models with arthritis, the evening challenged the status quo, helping to advance research and care for people with arthritis in Canada.
Arthritis Fire Ball™ Toronto
More than 800 guests came together for an unforgettable evening featuring The Tenors, raising $816,000 to advance arthritis research and programs. The third annual gala highlighted powerful personal stories, underscoring the urgent need for solutions to the pain and limitations caused by this devastating disease.
Bal en feu Montreal
This inaugural event marked the exciting launch of our Montreal gala and the eastern expansion of our signature Arthritis Fire Ball™. More than 200 guests came together to raise $162,000 in support of 1.2 million people with arthritis in Quebec.
Multisensory Star Chef Soirée
With 100 guests in attendance, the evening featured Chef Umberto Bombana — the “King of White Truffles” and the only Italian chef outside Italy with three Michelin stars. Hosted by Serein Properties, this extraordinary event raised $662,000 to support vital research and programs that will transform the lives of children with arthritis in Canada.
All-In For Arthritis
At our 18th annual poker tournament, 375 generous business leaders, friends and philanthropists went all in to raise $375,000. Their support is driving life-changing research and essential programs for people in Canada with arthritis.
A big thank you to our generous event sponsors for making these moments possible.
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