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SUMMARY:Diamonds & Denim Gala
DESCRIPTION:Put on the glitz and join us for this party with a purpose on Saturday\, April 1\, 2023 for our 37th Annual ‘Diamonds and Denim’ Gala. \nThe hybrid event will include a catered dinner for those in person\, dueling pianos entertainment\, a silent auction\, and recognition of our H.O.P.E. award recipient. Our goal is to raise $35\,000 to support our Public Education Programs throughout Southwestern Ontario. \nIN PERSON – Join us at the Hellenic Centre for live entertainment\, a catered dinner with a complimentary glass of wine\, and exclusive access to certain auction items. Guests must be at the event in person to bid on these exclusive items. \nVIRTUAL – Great option for those that can’t travel to London\, but still want to participate in our event. A portion of the Gala will be streamed live; ticket purchasers will receive an exclusive link and passcode to view our event live\, which will be sent the morning of Saturday\, April 1\, 2023! \nWhere: Hellenic Community Centre\, 133 Southdale Rd W. London OR virtual \nWhen: Saturday\, April 1\, 2023. Doors open at 6pm \nTickets: \nIN PERSON – $150/ticket\nVIRTUAL – $25/household\n*Please note that as a fundraising event\, our ticket price has increased this year due to recent inflation. \nPayment: Purchase online\, through cheque made payable to ‘Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario’\, by calling 519-433-4073 or through etransfer to accounting@epilepsyswo.ca \nAttire/theme: Denim and diamonds \n\n\n\n\n\nUnable to attend\, but you’d still like to support? Consider making a donation or purchase a ticket for someone else. Donate here. \nDonate Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\niPad Pro & AirPods Pro Raffle\nCongratulations to our Raffle winner Sarah Nadeau! We hope you enjoy your Apple iPad Pro 12.9′ and Apple AirPod Pros! \nBig thank you again to Festival City Glass & Tint for sponsoring this amazing raffle in support of our Diamonds & Denim Gala! \nAll proceeds will go towards epilepsy education and support services in Southwestern Ontario. \nPurchase Raffle Ticket(s) \nRaffle Rules\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Silent Auction\nAuction opens: Monday\, March 27\, 2023 at noon\nAuction closes: Saturday\, April 1\, 2023 at 10pm \nBid on several exciting items including a Ninja Air Fryer\, a Kinsmen maple syrup gift package\, golf club passes\, VIA Rail travel voucher\, and much more! \nAll auction items will be available for pickup at ESWO’s head office (797 York St\, Unit 3\, London\, ON). Pickup times to be arranged with staff. \n* Please note credit cards will be processed when the auction closes. Trellis fees will be applied. \nEnter Silent Auction \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nH.O.P.E. Award Recipient\nJane spent the majority of her career working to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy\, both as a nurse in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and in an epilepsy research capacity. Additionally\, she has given generously to ESWO over the years as a donor\, an event supporter\, and through serving on our Board of Directors. She is a true champion for families living with epilepsy and this has earned her the 2023 H.O.P.E. Award! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Nick Paparella\nWe are very excited to introduce Nick Paparella as our honourary host for our ESWO Virtual Gala! \nNick is the longest serving News Reporter at CTV News London. \nNick has been married to his high-school sweetheart Evelyn for more than 30 years. They have three very active and happy adult sons. Among his many interests\, Nick supports several charities and community organizations with his time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment: Main Street Dueling Pianos\nMain Street Dueling Pianos will have us dancing and singing the night away in our Canadian tuxedos!\nOur event entertainment is an interactive all-request piano show\, featuring a selection of your favourite hits. Enjoy your requested songs played live by world-class entertainers. \nWe’re so excited to welcome back Joe\, who has played at all of ESWO’s Dueling Pianos events and joined us for a virtual Gala. He has played stages in Vegas and across North America\, plus has a personal connection to epilepsy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\nIf you’re interested in supporting this event through an event sponsorship or by contributing to our silent auction\, please connect with michelle@epilepsyswo.ca \nCheck back for regular updates\, we can’t wait to see you then! \n\n\n\nOur Event Sponsors and Participants:\nDiamond Sponsors\n \nRuby Sponsors and Participants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSapphire Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpal Sponsors\n\n\n\n\nElgin Contracting and Restoration    \nKDM Erectors \nWINMAR Chatham \nLibro Credit Union \nFeltz Design Build Ltd.  \nLittle Caesars Dorchester \nBAYSON HEAT TREATING INC.\n\n\n\nTechnology Sponsors
URL:https://epilepsyswo.ca/event/diamonds-denim-gala/
LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 133 Southdale Rd W\, London\, Ontario\, N6J 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chatham/Kent,Huron Perth/Grey Bruce,London/Middlesex,Sarnia/Lambton,Windsor/Essex
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