We salute our many donors, supporters, volunteers and sponsors who helped make Bright Lights of Broadway a special evening.  You are all “stars” – thank you!

Fashion Prizes Courtesy of:
Thien Le
Lou Myles Disegnatore
Zanesha Gowrali
Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada
Gabriel Chaves
Carole Tanenbaum

APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE for our

Presenting “Angel” Sponsor
Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation

Marquee Sponsors
Anonymous Benefactor
Warner Bros. Entertainment Canada Inc.

Standing Ovation Sponsors
Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC
Givex

Centre Stage Sponsors
Commercial Print Technologies
Lou Myles Disegnatore
Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation
State Street Trust
TD Commercial Banking
TD Canada Trust

Curtain Call Sponsors
Dalex Canada Inc
KPMG MSLP
Two Crazy Ladies
Anne-Marie Canning

Media Partners
City TV
Flow 93.5

S.R.O. Grand Piano Courtesy of
Yamaha

Silent Auction Contributors
3M
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
The Fairmont Royal York
Warner Brothers Entertainment Canada

FOR more information about supporting bright lights, CONTACT:
Stephanie Lear, Manager of Marketing & Public Relations at Yonge Street Mission
416.929.9614 x4255
or pr@ysm.ca

October 29, 2009 – Bright lights sparkled at The Carlu on October 29 as YSM held its third annual gala event in support of the Scholarship Program.  The theme this year was Bright Lights of Broadway and guests were transported to Forty-Second Street as they entered the beautiful Art Deco venue and listened to their favourite Broadway tunes at the piano bar.
      But the brightest lights of all were the young people who received financial support for their post-secondary education from the YSM Scholarship Fund.  Two new recipients were featured on stage and several others were in attendance.
     “With my fantastic mentor and the financial support from the YSM Scholarship, I look forward to completing my education and attaining my goal of becoming a pediatrician,” said Ratul Islam, long time volunteer with YSM children’s programs who is in first year at University of Toronto.
      Paula Reid, studying Social Work at Ryerson, told the crowd, “When I walk across the stage four years from now with my diploma, I want you all to rejoice with me!”
    With ticket sales, sponsorships, silent auction and tickets purchased for draws revenues were over $123,000. All proceeds of the event go towards the YSM Scholarship Fund.  Every year YSM helps up to 30 young people in financial need to fulfill their dream of college or university education.  Students are matched with a volunteer adult mentor for advice and guidance.
      The Bright Lights committee, headed by Honourary Chair Aubrey Dan and Co-Chairs Wendy Switzer-Myles and Nonie LaPrairie-McConvey, provided over 300 guests with an evening to remember.  Several groups provided musical entertainment with singer Catherine McKinnon being a highlight. Our thanks go to volunteer designer Sinclair Russell and his team of Seneca College students for the dazzling themed décor. 
      Once again, generous fashion designers donated fabulous fashion prizes.  Models circulated throughout the evening showing off designer creations.  Thank you so much to the designers (listed left) and to everyone who contributed to the Silent Auction.
      Michael Serapio of City TV was a charming host for the formalities of the evening, which included words from Brad Offman, President of Presenting Sponsor Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation, and YSM’s CEO Rick Tobias.