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6. Over 1,000 supporters attended the fundraiser including the team from Beam Suntory, manufacturer of Canadian Club. Cheers to Cleo Peebles, Karen Smallwood, Rahul Singh, Mary Anne VanWattegham, Tish Harcus, Manager at Canadian Club Whisky Centre; Ed Harcus and Art Jahns for also sponsoring the event too!
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7. The “Hand And Hand” Award is presented annually to a member of the community who, over time, has had a significant impact on the success of In Honour of the Ones We Love. This year the winner was Mimmo Casagrande Bei. The well known local Chef was cheered on by his family and co-workers at Koolini Catering: Erica Sartori, Leana and Leo DeLuca, Lisa and Shawn Voakes, Connie and Sam Bonadonna. Also, in the picture, seated were: Manuela Casagrande Bei, Irena Casagrande Bei and Marianna DeLuca. 8. A moving candle lighting ceremony, along with a tribute video, is a key element of this event and offered those in attendance a chance to reflect on our collective losses and our relentless determination to support those coping with the devastating consequences of these life threatening illnesses. The family of Jeanne “John” Meloche was remembered by his family – (Back Row): Annette Colombe, Ray Meloche, Albert Colombe and Noreen Meloche. (Front Row): Roseanne Bondy, Theresa Meloche, Bernadette Kotow and Doreen Sartor. 9. After a delicious gourmet dinner, The CIAO band took the stage. On the dance floor we found another family who are big
supporters of IHOWL — Vince Moceri, President of Windsor Disposal Services Ltd. (gala sponsor) and his wife, Margaret and his family members, Marylena, Kathy and Frank Moceri. Absent: Virginia Moceri. Missing from photos • *The family of honouree Tony Catalano • *The “Above and Beyond” Award is presented to individuals with a generous heart who are there for the organization at all times. This year’s award recipients were Cathy Hendy and Dan Castellan.
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