media advisory - Community Living Toronto

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CELEBRATING OUR LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY AWARDS Community Living Toronto celebrating our volunteers and donors with “Leaders in Philanthropy Awards”. Hosting our event is CP24’s Arda Zakarian. We are celebrating the contributions our volunteers and donors during National Volunteer Week. Tuesday April 17th, 2018 – Toronto – On Wednesday April 18th, 2018, Community Living Toronto will be hosting Leaders in Philanthropy Awards, the Association’s event celebrating the Volunteers and Donors who have gone above and beyond to benefit the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability. All of our volunteers make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability, where they live, work and play. We are so grateful for all our dedicated volunteers at Community Living Toronto for committing to achieving our mission and vision for a society where everyone belongs. A society where everyone is valued. This year the Volunteers and Donors recognized are: Emory Gilbert Joni Fico Shaukat Jahan Daisy Linda Capesky Doug Crellin Eric Oitzl David Layton Agnes Samler

Betty Jane Wylie Gary Ouellette Mark and Lisa Ayles Mark Unger Nicholas Macrae State Street Allianz of Canada and Encon Group Fred and Donna Leslie

Parkview Manor will host the Leaders in Philanthropy Awards with live music, a light reception, and cash bar following the awards. Media are invited to attend: WHAT:

Leaders in Philanthropy Awards

WHO:

Community Living Toronto Entertainment: Toronto Jazz Collective Hosted by CP24’s Arda Zakarian

WHEN:

Wednesday April 18th 5:00pm-8:30pm

WHERE:

Parkview Manor 55 Barber Greene Road, Don Mills (Major intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Eglinton Ave.)

For over 70 years, Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families searching for accessible and meaningful, community-based lifestyles. We strive to change the lives of people with an intellectual disability by giving them a voice and supporting their choices where they live, learn, work and play. For more information about Community Living Toronto, please visit: www.communitylivingtoronto.ca -30For more information, please contact: Karla Dendrinos, Community Living Toronto 647-501-2075 [email protected]