CAMERA CALL - Arlene Dickinson hosts second annual Well Dressed for Spring fashion show with city's VIPs and top executives at Holt Renfrew

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2013 /CNW/ -  

What:	Wellspring, a network of cancer support centres, hosts the second annual Well Dressed for Spring fundraiser in collaboration with Holt Renfrew and Women in Capital Markets. The fashion show, private shopping and networking event brings together the biggest names in fashion, finance and media to benefit cancer support.
Who:	The fundraiser is emceed by Arlene Dickinson (CEO of Venture Communications and venture capitalist on the CBC television series' Dragons' Den and The Big Decision).
	Additional notable guests attending include:
	Diane Osak, associate director, Quality & Risk Management, Ernst & Young Dr. Marla Shapiro, medical contributor to CTV's Canada AM; medical consultant for CTV News and CTV News Channel and host, Dr. Marla and Friends Laura Gainey, senior vice-president, RBC Insurance Lynda Morrison, former CEO, Wellspring Mark Standish, president and co-CEO, RBC Capital Markets and co-head, Investor and Treasury Services Martha Fell, CEO, Women in Capital Markets Mary Ito, host, Fresh Air, CBC Radio Paul Henderson, 1972 Summit Series alumnus Sandie Rinaldo, anchor, CTV National News
When:	Monday, February 25
	7 p.m. (fashion show to begin at 7:45 p.m.)
Where:	Holt Renfrew
	50 Bloor St. W.
	Founded in 1992, Wellspring provides support to individuals, family members and professional caregivers battling any type of cancer, at any stage, without need of medical referral. This includes coping skills, expressive therapies, educational workshops and presentations and cancer rehab programs.
	Three thousand people are served every year in the GTA through 6,000 program sessions delivered with the help of 500 volunteers. Wellspring receives no government or other core funding. Programs and operations are made possible through the generosity of donors. In 2012, Wellspring raised over $90,000 through its Well Dressed for Spring event.

Website: Wellspring.ca
Twitter: @WellspringCAN
Facebook: WellspringCAN

 

SOURCE: Wellspring

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
Michelle Easton, rock-it promotions, inc., at [email protected] or 416.454.9060
Debra Goldblatt-Sadowski, rock-it promotions, inc., at [email protected] or 416.656.0707 ext. 101