/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - EVENT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: CIBC Celebration of Hope Celebrates its 25th Year/

MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Each year nearly one thousand people gather at a fundraising luncheon like no other.  Both heartwarming and informative, the CIBC Celebration of Hope brings together people committed to helping beat cancer, including those affected by cancer, community dignitaries, high-profile celebrities and Hope Award recipients, and all in support of cancer care at Markham Stouffville Hospital.   CIBC has returned as the Title Sponsor, and over the past seven years $2 million has been raised in the fight against cancer.

The 25th Annual CIBC Celebration of Hope will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa (8500 Warden Ave., Markham).  From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy two floors of fabulous boutique shopping. This year's "silver" themed luncheon, emceed by CHFI Morning Show host Erin Davis, begins at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m. The celebration features live entertainment, a Franco Mirabelli fashion show, entertainment by Toronto's sought-after soulful vocalists, Quisha Wint, a performance by dancers from So You Think You Can Dance Canada, live and silent auctions, fabulous food and numerous draw prizes including the Raffle of Hope Grand Prize — a 2013 BMW 128i Cabriolet, generously donated by Town+Country BMW.

And not to be missed is the presentation of this year's 5^th Annual Hope Awards to Linda Chambers of CCBB Beads by Linda and Jennifer Ward of CTV News Channel, two inspirational women who have unselfishly and publicly shared their own personal cancer stories.  Both breast cancer survivors, Linda and Jennifer embody a message of hope, for a purposeful life after a cancer diagnosis.

When:	Sunday, October 27, 2013 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. shopping open to public at Noon 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. CIBC Celebration of Hope Luncheon
	Media check from 9 a.m. at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, Conference Centre Entrance
Where:	Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa 8500 Warden Ave Markham, ON L6G 1A5
Who:	Erin Davis, Co-Host of 98.1 CHFI's Morning Show - Event Emcee Jennifer Ward, CTV News Channel, Hope Award Recipient Linda Chambers, CCBB-Beads by Linda, Hope Award Recipient Beverly Thomson, CTV's Canada AM Paul Calandra, MP, Oak Ridges-Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, City of Markham Carolina Moretti, Ward 4 Councillor, City of Markham Brian Kevens, CIBC, Title Sponsor Janet Beed, President and CEO, Markham Stouffville Hospital Khalid Usman, Chair, Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation Suzette Strong, CEO, Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation

About Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation exists to provide financial support as the hospital fulfills its mandate of providing compassionate, patient-centred care. Building a hospital is a partnership between the hospital, government and the community - each playing a significant role. All medical equipment is funded through donations from the community. Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation is raising $50 million to support the expansion of the hospital as it continues to provide excellent quality care to the community. For more information on how to give, please visit www.mshf.on.ca

SOURCE: Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation

Contact Information: Allan Bell, Director, Community Relations & Corporate Partnerships
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, 381 Church Street, Markham, ON L3P 7P3
905.472.7395 [email protected]