Past Events

10th Annual Gala: Casino Royale

CML Healthcare Casino Gala to Fight SMA
Date: September 26, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Distillery District Fermenting Cellar

Saturday, September 26, 2009 was a spectacular night in Toronto and an even greater success for FightSMA's Canadian chapter Tori's Buddies.

A Casino Royale theme transformed the Fermenting Room at Toronto's Historic Distillery District. It was a great room, and the company even better. A heartfelt thank you to all of the 300 supporters who attended the 10th annual FightSMA Canada Gala. It was a "full house" ultimately "betting" that we will one day "hit the jackpot" and find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). We know that thanks to these supporters, we are raising awareness and the needed funds for the research that will get us to that goal. CML Healthcare LogoMany thanks to our lead Sponsor CML HealthCare.

Because of the generous donors, we have surpassed a very impressive $175,000 so far, and we are still counting. and our other sponsors Wilson Truck Lines, Paramount Pallet,TD Securities and PWC. We hope to see you all again next year.

The pictures are fabulous and all the fun can be viewed at www.hadaball.com. Just click on "Events," then select "SMA Gala."

A heartfelt "Thank You!" from Tracy, Shawn and the FightSMA Board of Directors.

Click here to see the invitation (PDF).

Cartwright's Capers 1st Annual 5K Run/3K Walk

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009 (Rain or shine)
Start time: 11:30am
Place: Ajax Waterfront, Ontario

Not your normal 5km run, no clocks, just a fun run, maybe a bit wacky as it was decided we would run with capes (this is optional however), thus the "Capers." Everyone is welcome, no cost to run, please sign-up and donate (if you wish), charitable receipts will be given.

For more information and to sign up, click here.

9th Annual Gala: SMAsquerade

When: September 27, 2008
Where: The Distillery District in downtown Toronto
Time: 7:00pm - midnight
Cost: $125 per ticket.
Attire: The dress code is formal, not in costume.

Corporate Sponsorship
$1,000 corporate sponsorships opportunitiesare available. This sponsorship will include a tax receipt, a half page in the gala book, company logo in the video presentation loop, and a poster to be displayed in the room if provided by the sponsoring company.

Email or call 416-319-7593 if you would like to become a sponsor.

FightSMA Canada SMA Conference

Date: Saturday, November 10th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Bloorview Kids Rehab
150 Kilgour Road, Toronto

Scheduled speakers include:

Dr. John Bach
Brian Weaver
Dr. Alex MacKenzie
Dr. Ben Alman
Pat McKeever

Topics on the Agenda include:

Respiratory Care
Research Update
Orthopedic Issues
Coping Strategies