An Evening of Possibility
On November 22, the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation held their 4th annual fundraiser in support of children with disabilities. 250 guests gathered for a formal sit down dinner featuring dishes by top Canadian chefs Victory Barry of Splendido, Jason Carter of Centro, David Lee of Nota Bene, Michael Potters of Harvest, and Marc Thuet of Conviction Kitchen television show and Petite Thuet. Each chef prepared a course and selected a complimentary wine. The evening was hosted by CTV news anchor Sandie Rinaldo and in total, the event raised over $390,000 for the foundation.
Karen Stemmle (left) and Susanne Holland
Mark Davidson (left), Jennifer Davidson and Doug Steiner
Chef Marc Thuet with his wife Biana Zorich
Willa Black (left), Carolyn Everson and Sheila Jarvis
Chef David Lee
Valerie McMurtry and George Lewis
Debbie Alexander (left) and Yvonne Stefanin
Dr.Tom Chau and Grace Chau
Judy Hunter (left) and Sharon Sehdev
Jeff and Joanne Fallowfield
John Warren (left) with Barb and Geoffrey Wilson
Peter Soumalias (left), Giorgina Bigioni and Vito Bigioni
Chef Victor Barry
Chef Marc Thuet's medallion of caribou with medjool dates stuffed with foie gras and sea urchin