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Lincoln Motor Company

Lincolin

If you attended Post-BSE (the Bloor Street Entertains after party) you no doubt saw the beautiful Lincoln Continental parked in front of the Royal Ontario Museum. Heralding the return of its iconic flagship, the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental embodies elegance, serenity, and effortless power. Little wonder people were lined to have their photo taken next […]

RBC

RBC

While much has changed at CANFAR over the past 30 years, the support we have received from RBC has remained consistent and profound. RBC’s engagement with CANFAR has consistently spanned across every aspect of our operation. CANFAR President & COO, Kyle Winters, commented, “RBC is truly part of the DNA of CANFAR.” For decades, RBC […]

Armando Mendonca

Armando-News-Images

Another member of CANFAR’s family who really kicks into high gear at this time of year is Armando Mendonca. For well over five years Armando has brought his connections, flair, and passion in support of CANFAR events and programs. His creativity and extensive network opens doors for us that we didn’t even know existed! The […]

Cineplex Media

Cineplex

This year CANFAR celebrates the  20th anniversary of Bloor Street Entertains (BSE), our flagship fundraising gala. As this milestone rapidly approaches, we gratefully acknowledge Cineplex Media, one of our longstanding corporate partners. Our sincere gratitude is also extended to Salah Bachir, President of Cineplex Media.  Cineplex Media has supported Bloor Street Entertains from the very beginning, due in large part to Salah. Salah is one the founders […]

Corporate Partners Highlight

Partners

A large part of CANFAR’s pride as an organization is the fundraising events we host throughout the year. However, we cannot take sole credit for the success of these huge projects. Throughout the years, CANFAR has developed many relationships with sponsors and partners that have shown undying commitment to the Foundation and its cause, and […]

Corporate Partners Highlight: Labatt and McDonald’s

Partners

A large part of CANFAR’s pride as an organization is the fundraising events we host throughout the year. However, we cannot take sole credit for the success of these huge projects. Throughout the years, CANFAR has developed many relationships with sponsors and partners like Labatt and McDonald’s that have shown undying commitment to the Foundation […]

Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Sponsor Spotlight

Canada Life logo

Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life (GWL) have been long-time and generous supporters of CANFAR. GWL has demonstrated their continued commitment to CANFAR’s mission by providing funding for CANFAR’s Innovation Research Grants and sponsorship for our National Awareness Programs. In 2017, GWL funded research led by Dr. Sarah Flicker, who is exploring the differences […]

Studio1098 Sponsor Spotlight

Gifts that Give Back If you have been to a CANFAR event in the past two years, you may have had a chance to meet Tamara Kronis of Studio1098. You may have gone home with one of her beautiful pieces of jewelry that has been featured in many of our silent auctions. Studio1098 has been providing CANFAR in-kind sponsorship for […]

Capital Collaboration for our National Charity

Kyle Winters, CANFAR Vice President and COO with Ottawa Legacy Group Co-chair Jason Sordi at a recent Legacy Group social event held at the Metropolitain Restaurant. Photo thanks to Austin Jean of Captured Photo

Since arriving at CANFAR a year ago, I have had numerous conversations with individuals who are surprised by the relatively small size of our organization. Many assume, given our stature in the country, and our mission as Canada’s only national charitable foundation raising awareness and funds to support research into all aspects of HIV infection […]

Recognizing Our Outstanding Volunteers

Pictured are three awards recognizing our volunteers

Earlier this month, CANFAR recognized the work and commitment of our volunteers. On behalf of CANFAR, Chair Andrew Pringle takes pride in recognizing our outstanding volunteers with these distinguished awards. The Red Ribbon Award Recognizing a student, school or university that has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication to raising HIV and AIDS awareness in their […]