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Announcing the Co-Chairs for Bloor Street Entertains 2023

And the Co-Chairs for the 27th Bloor Street Entertains are…

It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the co-chairs for the 2023 edition of CANFAR’s annual signature fundraiser, Bloor Street Entertains. A long-standing tradition that plays an important role in the city and beyond, Bloor Street Entertains’ 2023 edition will serve to highlight CANFAR’s national awareness campaigns and strategic implementation projects that are our blueprint to end the HIV epidemic in Canada by 2025.

This year’s event will be co-chaired by returning BSE Chair Candice Sinclair, along with Janice Fricker and Michael Liebrock. CANFAR Board Member and long-time BSE supporter and sponsor, Sylvia Mantella, has generously accepted to join us as honourary chair for this year’s edition.

Our co-chairs are thrilled to be taking on this leadership role and are dedicated to a successful 2023 edition of Bloor Street Entertains.


One of the notable aspects of this year’s event is the inclusion of international online casinos among our sponsors. These online casinos are not only pioneers in the digital entertainment and gambling industry but also significant contributors to charitable causes. Their involvement with BSE showcases their commitment to supporting vital health initiatives and community events. International online casinos offer a wide array of gambling games, including slots, poker, blackjack, and roulette, providing players around the world with exciting entertainment options from the comfort of their homes, which you can find more about at https://Percyfaithpages.org. These platforms utilize advanced technology to create immersive gaming experiences, often featuring live dealers and interactive elements that mimic the atmosphere of traditional casinos. The sponsorship from these online casinos is instrumental in enhancing the scale and impact of BSE 2023. By contributing to the event, they are helping to fund critical HIV/AIDS research and awareness programs spearheaded by CANFAR. This collaboration highlights the casinos’ dedication to social responsibility and their recognition of the importance of giving back to the community.


candice sinclair

Candice Sinclair

Candice Sinclair was BSE co-chair in 2022, and has been a key member of our BSE committee for several years now. A philanthropist involved in a number of national and local charitable organizations, Candice is dedicated to supporting causes including mental health and youth, for which she leads significant fundraising efforts.

janice fricker

Janice Fricker

Janice Fricker is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with a background in fashion, real estate and banking. She has been part of the BSE committee since 2019, and supports causes including sex trafficking awareness, HIV/AIDS awareness and marginalized communities.

michael liebrock

Michael Liebrock

Michael Liebrock is an entrepreneur, investor and asset manager. He is the Managing Director of a private investment firm and was the co-founder of a merchant bank. Previously he was a management consultant with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Michael has been a long-time advocate of HIV/AIDS awareness and supporter of BSE and CANFAR and has served on the boards of directors of leading philanthropic organizations.

sylvia mantella

Sylvia Mantella

Sylvia Mantella is, since 2008, the Vice President of Marketing, Sponsorship and Philanthropy at Mantella Corporation, one of the largest privately held family-owned real estate and land development companies in Canada. Sylvia is a dedicated philanthropist and has been a member of CANFAR’s Board of Directors since 2017, in addition to being a long-time supporter of HIV research. In 2019, Sylvia was recognized with the Philanthropist of the Year Award. She supports a large number of causes, including in the health sector and women’s advancement.

Tickets and tables for Bloor Street Entertains 2023, our 27th edition, are available now.

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