Media Advisory - Hats off to Harry

A tribute dinner celebrating the successes and contributions of Canadian fashion icon & philanthropist, Harry Rosen

In support of "The Harry Rosen Diabetes Chair in Stem Cell Research" at the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network

TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - On Wednesday April 28, 2010, a tribute dinner honouring Canadian fashion icon and philanthropist Harry Rosen, for his successes and contributions, will be hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Diabetes is a disease which affects one out of seventeen Canadians today. The Harry Rosen Diabetes Chair in Stem Cell Research will support an outstanding investigator focused on applying state-of-the art stem cell biology and regenerative medicine approaches to further our understanding of the causes of diabetes, and to help develop a cure for this devastating disease.

Mr. Rosen considers community service an integral part of a business career. He currently serves on the Mt. Sinai Board of Governors; Ryerson University's Board of Governors; CAMH Campaign Cabinet and the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine.

The McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, www.mcewencentre.com, University Health Network and the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, www.tgwhf.ca, invite the media to join us for a photo and interview opportunity.

For further information or to donate please visit: www.hatsofftoharry.ca

    
    Date:       Wednesday April 28, 2010

    Time:       5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Location:   Four Seasons Hotel
                Regency Ballroom

    Special Guests include:

    Available 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.,
    Harry Rosen, Founder and Executive Chairman, Harry Rosen Inc.
    Matt Dusk
    Dr. Gordon Keller, Director, McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine
    Cheryl and Rob McEwen, Co-Founders, McEwen Centre for Regenerative
    Medicine

    Also in Attendance:
    Claus Dietrich Lahrs, CEO Hugo Boss AG
    Benedetta Zegna & Robert Ackerman
    Giorgio Canali
    Massimo Caronna
    

NOTE: Please call in advance to schedule your photo and interview opportunity:

For further information: Megan Goldwell, Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Special Project, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, [phone], [phone] Mobile, [email protected]