On July 17th, CARD celebrated 50 years of therapeutic riding services with a sold out Anniversary gala at Woodbine Racetrack. Guests were greeted with a champagne reception and then escorted up to the Northern Dancer room for a delicious buffet dinner. The room was complete with a balcony where avid race fans were thrilled to watch the races and enjoy the late afternoon summer breeze. Visual moments from CARD’s past, were highlighted in a photo presentation.
After previewing the latest CARD video, various members of the board including our new board chair Joseph Ferrari and Don Buckley, Gala sponsor shared some special moments in CARD’s history. Long time friends of CARD and sponsors, the IODE were on hand to speak to the 150 guests and presented a cheque to Executive Director, Chuck Wright. Also in attendance were long time supporters Jim Elder and Sandy Hawley. Karen Stintz from Variety Village and Michael Levitt M.P. York Central were also in attendance. Michael brought special wishes from Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.
The evening was capped off with a silent auction, featuring equine art from the talented artist, Ann Clifford, as well as goodies and information from our friends at Omega Alpha.
All in all it was a memorable time for all who attended.
Thank you to the following supporters:
- Adena Springs North
- Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel
- The Buckley Family
- Centennial College Alumni Association
- Diana Dunlap
- Draglam Waste
- Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
- IODE
- Kathy Worth, RBC
- Len Goldberg
- Sam-Son Farm
- Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association
- Woodbine Entertainment
Goodie Bag Donors:
- Egg Farmers of Ontario
- ITG
- Kernels
- Omega Alpha
Flowers sponsored by:
Ital Florists Limited
Art Pieces by:
Ann Clifford
Click on the thumbnails to view some Gala highlights!
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- Thank you to our Gala Sponsors
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- Champagne Reception
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- Having Fun!
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- The Goldmans & Joseph Ferrari, Board Chair
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- Jim Elder and Dr. Fielden
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- Liz and David Rosen
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- The Brooks and Adelsons
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- Steve and Jim
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- Will and Margie
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- The Frank H. Hori Foundation Susan & Paul Uchikata with Kim Tweedie
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- Lynsey Turchet, Board Member
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- Friends of CARD
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- Deanne Leuty with Jim Elder
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- Picking a winning horse
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- Silent Auction
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- Gala Sponsor, Omega Alpha
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- Joseph Ferrari, Board Chair
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- Don Buckley
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- Don Buckley
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- Chuck Wright with Sandy Hawley
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- Mary K Anderson, IODE
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- Karen Stintz, Variety Village
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- Diane Talbot-Schoenhoff, Rick Hansen Foundation
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- Michael Levitt MP and Karen Stintz Variety Village
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- Dr. Fielden
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- Shelly Dhingra and friend
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- Nicole, Sammy , Lauren and friend
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- Friend of CARD
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- Joe and Don
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- Allison, Larry and Mark Greenberg
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- Mark Greenberg, Board Member
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- Gluckstein Personal Injury Law firm
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- Sonia& Dominic Chorafakis, Bruno Teresa Machisui
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- At the track
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- Chuck Wright, Joseph Ferrari, Alexandra Eakins
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- Trackside Photographer
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- 50th Gala Anniversary at Woodbine Racetrack
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- They’re off
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- The winner is….
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- 50/50 draw
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- Equine Artist, Ann Clifford
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- Chuck Wright, Jim Elder, Joseph Ferrari, Dr. R.Fielden
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- Jim Elder, Sharon Uchikata, Barb Duckett
