Nov. 3, 2008 - Around The World Gala Raises Over $33,000

The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is pleased to announce the success of the 3^rd Annual Around the World Gala. The tickets to this year’s Irish themed gala sold out and the evening’s fundraising brought in over $33,000.

‘Escape to the Emerald Isle’ was held at the Italian Canadian Club on Saturday November 1, 2008. Guests enjoyed an Irish inspired dinner and entertainment by the Triple Cut Dancers and Celtic band WhirlyGig. Over $30,000 of prizes were given away to lucky attendees. The ultimate prize of the evening was won by Jean Truex– a Five Star trip for two to Dublin, Ireland courtesy of Paul Tribe at Uniglobe Discover Travel.

Grand Prize

Jean & Paul Truex are presented with the Grand Prize of a Trip for two to Dublin, Ireland by Paul Tribe of Uniglobe Discover Travel (Photo by one2onephotography).

One feature of the evening was the presentation of the Children’s Foundation annual awards. Guelph Hydro was recognized as the Community Champion for its long time support of the Foundation including their generous yearly participation in the Adopt-A-Family Program. The Adopt-A-Family Team was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for their dedication to providing brighter holiday experiences to families in need. Corporate Supporter of the Year was awarded to Paul Tribe of Uniglobe Discover Travel for his support of the Around the World Gala through a donation of over $18,000 in trips in the three years of the event.

The success of the event would not have been possible without the support of the generous sponsors of the evening. Special thanks to Gold Sponsors Blackmont Capital, Uniglobe Discover Travel, citTours, Engaging Events, and Jenny Bauer.