Toronto Celebrates Sudbury marked a major milestone this year, celebrating its 10th anniversary with $220,000 raised – a record amount – in support of the Health Sciences North Foundation.
Held on Oct. 15 at Oretta Downtown in Toronto, the event brought together Sudbury natives, Toronto-based supporters with ties to the region, business leaders, sponsors and community partners, all united by a shared commitment to giving back to northeastern Ontario.
The evening celebrated a decade of connection, generosity and support for healthcare close to home, organizers said in a release.
Over the past decade, Toronto Celebrates Sudbury has become a signature fundraising event, made possible by the continued generosity of its sponsors, attendees and community champions. Their commitment has helped build a lasting tradition of giving back and advancing healthcare in northeastern Ontario, the release said.
“When we launched Toronto Celebrates Sudbury 10 years ago, the goal was simple: to bring people together to celebrate our roots and give back to the community that shaped us,” Perry Dellelce, founder and managing partner at Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, said in a release. “What we have accomplished over the past decade has exceeded every expectation. This event has grown thanks to the countless sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and champions who have believed in its purpose year after year.
“Achieving a record-breaking fundraising result in our 10th anniversary year is a testament to the strength of the Sudbury community and the incredible impact we can make when we come together in support of healthcare in Northeastern Ontario,” said Dellecle, who co-chairs Toronto Celebrates Sudbury alongside Susan Dellelce.
The money raised through Toronto Celebrates Sudbury supports the HSN Foundation’s work to advance healthcare at Health Sciences North through the purchase of life-saving equipment, investments in future capital projects and the advancement of life-saving research.
This philanthropic support helps strengthen healthcare for patients and families across northeastern Ontario, the release said.
“Toronto Celebrates Sudbury demonstrates the power of community partnerships and the lasting impact of philanthropy,” said Anthony Keating, president and CEO of the HSN Foundation. “The funds raised through this event help support investments in equipment, research and future healthcare needs, helping ensure patients and families across Northeastern Ontario have access to the best possible care.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Dellelce family, our sponsors, attendees and everyone who has supported this event over the past decade. Their continued commitment is making a meaningful difference for healthcare in our region, today and for generations to come.”
HSN Foundation also thanked the event’s sponsors, partners, attendees and volunteers for helping make the 10th anniversary the most successful year in the event’s history. Their generosity and commitment have helped build a lasting tradition of giving back to Sudbury and supporting healthcare across the region, the release said.
Bluesky: @sudburystar.bsky.social
X: @SudburyStar