Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto Go All Out for the Big Night Out Gala with Indoor Jurassic Park for 700 Attendees
Gala will transform in little Indoor Jurassic Park where attendees will
Cheer on Big Brother Big Sister supporter & Raptor Norman Powell
TORONTO, June 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto are going all out for their sold-out event celebrating the Big Brothers and Sisters who have made a tremendous impact in the lives of Toronto's youth. The Big Night Out Gala brings together families, mentors and corporate Canada to celebrate the vital service Big Brothers Big Sisters brings to young people facing adversity. Scotiabank will also be announcing a $3.1 million donation to increase access to mentors for young people across Canada. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the event will transform into a little Jurassic Park for the 700 Gala attendees to watch Game 6 of the Toronto Raptors vs the Golden State Warriors.
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Thursday, June 13, 2019 |
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Start time: 6:00 p.m./Indoor Jurassic Park starts at 9:00 p.m. |
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The Liberty Grand |
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23 British Columbia Road (Parking is on the premises) |
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Camera-worthy interview opportunities starting at 6:00 p.m AND 9:00 p.m.: |
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Presentation of $3.1 million dollar donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto |
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Scott Helman: celebrated Canadian musician who will be performing later in the evening with Tomorrow's Voices children's choir: |
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Year who changed the lives of their Little Brothers and Sisters |
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Leanne Nicolle, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto |
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Big Screens will be set up inside the Liberty Grand for the 700 Gala attendees to watch Game 6 of the Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors |
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Attendees will be cheering on Toronto Raptor Norman Powell, who recently spearheaded a successful Basketbowl fundraiser for the organization |
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) builds thriving communities by empowering lives through mentorship. Mentoring is a preventative essential service, working to break our city's cycles of violence, drug abuse, poverty and inequality. We know that potential lives within every kid, yet there are over 500 Littles on our waitlist without someone in their corner, and waiting for their BIG. At BBBST, we don't create potential, we defend it. Volunteer or donate, and join us to defend the kids whose potential is at risk.
SOURCE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto
Elissa Freeman, For Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, Cell: 416.565.5605
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